Fifteen years ago, everything ended differently.

Odd, who took fifth place in the last championship, and the newcomer of the elite, Brann, met in the match of the second round of the title of Norway. In the 20th minute, last season's top scorer, as part of the guests, Bord Finne, received an excellent long-range pass from his goal, turned on his legs, and ran away from the slower defender of the hosts Sondre Johansen.

When it became clear that Finne had won the race, he saw out of the corner of his eye that Johansen tugged his thigh muscle during the sprint and dropped out of the fight for the ball. Bord could easily continue the attack, going one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he stopped and knocked the ball over the side.

In the 22nd minute, Sondre Johansens was taken off the field, Finn Diogo Thomas took his place, and the match ended in a 2-0 victory for Odd.

Interestingly, 14 years ago, a match between the same teams occurred at the same stadium, in which a similar incident had already occurred. True, then everything ended differently.

Brann's goalkeeper was injured while in possession of the ball; Odda forward intercepted him and sent him into the goal. Norwegian fans did not appreciate such an act by the player; there was a lot of controversy around the moment.

This time the teams switched places, and the Brann player decided to kick the ball. It is a coincidence that in the stands of the match, which took place on April 16, there was Peter Kovacs, the same forward who took advantage of an opponent's injury 14 years ago. Until now, the fans have not forgiven him for that act.

17.04.2023