HamKam Women produced a commanding away performance to book their place in the next round of the Norwegian Women's Cup, defeating Kongsvinger Women 3-0 on the evening of 8 September 2026. The match, which finished in the early hours of 9 September local time, showcased the visitors' superior quality in every phase of the pitch and ended Kongsvinger's cup ambitions with a clear statement.

Match overview: A disciplined HamKam display

Right from the opening whistle at Kongsvinger, the tempo was set by the away side. HamKam Women dominated possession and pressed high up the field, forcing Kongsvinger into a resolute defensive shape. While the home side remained organised through the first 20 minutes, the sustained waves of pressure eventually told.

The visitors opened the scoring in the 26th minute when a well-worked move down the right flank ended with forward Ingrid Solberg finishing calmly from close range. That goal seemed to release the tension in the HamKam ranks, and they doubled their advantage just before half-time. Midfielder Emilie Nordgaard rose highest at a corner to direct a header into the top corner, leaving the Kongsvinger goalkeeper with no chance.

Key moments

• 26' – 0-1: Solberg converts a right-wing cross to put HamKam ahead.
• 43' – 0-2: Nordgaard scores with a powerful header from a set piece.
• 58' – 0-3: Substitute striker Marte Berg sneaks in at the back post to add a third.

Tactical story: Wide play and pressing causes problems

HamKam coach lined up with an attacking 4-3-3 that looked to create overloads on the flanks. The width stretched Kongsvinger’s defence, and the visitors consistently found space between the home side’s fullbacks and centre-backs. Kongsvinger attempted to play out from the back, but HamKam’s aggressive counter-press limited their options and forced numerous turnovers high up the pitch.

The third goal, scored just before the hour mark, came directly from that press. A misplaced pass from the Kongsvinger defensive line was intercepted, and substitute Marte Berg was on hand at the far post to turn in the final ball. From that point, HamKam controlled the match intelligently, keeping the ball and reducing the home side to long-range efforts that never seriously threatened their goalkeeper.

Standout performers

• Emilie Nordgaard: Scored the second goal and was the midfield engine, breaking up play and orchestrating the visitors’ rhythm.
• Marte Berg: The substitute made an immediate impact with her poacher’s goal after coming on in the 55th minute.
• Julie Haugen: Kongsvinger’s goalkeeper made five saves on the night, preventing an even heavier defeat.

What the result means

HamKam Women move into the next round of the Norwegian Women's Cup with a confidence boost and will now look to build momentum in their domestic league fixtures. For Kongsvinger Women, the exit brings focus back to their league campaign after a tough cup tie against stronger opposition. The margin of victory underlines the gap between the two squads on this occasion, but the home side can take heart from their early resilience and the goalkeeper’s performance.

With a clean sheet and three different scorers on the night, HamKam have shown they are capable of progressing deep into the competition should they maintain this level of intensity and creativity.