Start Kristiansand Women 4–2 Grei Women: Home Side Prevails in Goal‑Filled Contest

Start Kristiansand Women vs Grei Women – Norwegian Women's 1.Divisjon – 14 June 2026

Start Kristiansand Women outlasted a spirited Grei side to claim a 4‑2 victory in an entertaining Norwegian 1.Divisjon encounter. Six goals, two penalties, and a red card made for a dramatic evening at the Sør Arena.

Match Overview

Start started brightly and took the lead inside twenty minutes through a well‑struck volley. Grei equalised just before the half‑hour mark, but Start regained the lead before halftime through a spot‑kick. The second half saw Start extend their advantage to 3‑1, only for Grei to pull one back again. The hosts sealed the win with a fourth goal after a defensive mix‑up, and Grei’s hopes ended when they were reduced to ten players following a second yellow card.

Key Moments

• 18’ – 1‑0: Start’s centre‑forward volleyed home from a corner clearance.
• 28’ – 1‑1: Grei’s winger cut inside and curled a shot into the far corner.
• 39’ – 2‑1: Penalty converted after a handball in the Grei box.
• 55’ – 3‑1: A low cross was turned in at the near post.
• 70’ – 3‑2: Grei scored a free‑kick that deflected off the wall.
• 82’ – 4‑2: Miscommunication between Grei’s goalkeeper and defender allowed Start’s striker to poke into an empty net.
• 88’: Grei’s midfielder received a second yellow card for a late tackle.

Tactical Story

Start Kristiansand exploited Grei’s high defensive line with quick through‑balls, while Grei’s creativity came mainly from set pieces and individual dribbles. The match became stretched in the second half as both sides committed players forward, but Start’s composure in key moments proved decisive.

Standout Players

• Start Kristiansand’s No. 10: Scored twice and caused problems all evening.
• Grei’s Left Winger: Constant threat, scored one and set up another.
• Start’s Central Defender: Solid at the back and helped organise the defensive line after Grei’s second goal.

Table Impact

Start Kristiansand move into the top half of the table, while Grei remain in mid‑table after a frustrating defeat. The loss of discipline with the late red card could affect Grei’s next fixture.