Stadium (BA): The guests from Trondheim came to the Stadium undefeated. Five out of five possible wins so far in this year’s series.
For a long time it looked as if Rosenborg would leave Bergen with another victory in the bag. Brann hardly seemed to have appeared in the first half and struggled with the passes.
Frøya Dorsin sent Rosenborg into the lead after just over half an hour with a real rush. It was a situation in front of the goal that was still talked about more than the 17-year-old’s neat score.
Both the home supporters and the Brann camp were very frustrated that there was no handball before the goal.
Ingrid Stenevik had to go out at half-time after a bang. For TV 2 out in the second half, she gets questions about the situation.
– If it was a huge hand? Yes, I saw that. I do not know. It’s a shame they don’t take it. The arm is so far out that all four referees should be able to see it, says the centre-back.
– It was a clear hand, says TV 2’s football expert Solveig Gulbrandsen.
Justine Kielland had to start on the bench due to a cold she has been struggling with lately.
From there, she had orchestra space for what she believes was a completely clear hand.
– It is a complete crisis. I’m standing right behind the linesman on the other side, and it’s so obvious. I don’t understand that none of the four judges see it. It is weak, says Kielland to BA.
Brann coach Martin Ho is also clear about what he thinks about the situation.
– It is important that we make such mistakes that are so clear. I know it’s a hard job. I would never have it no matter how much you paid me. But it is clear that the hand is close to the ball and we must take them. But everyone makes mistakes sometimes and that also applies to judges. I respected the work they did today, says the Englishman.
See what captain Marthine Østenstad thinks about the situation and the match:
A new Fire team
Kielland helps turn the game around in the second half, when Martin Ho makes three substitutions and puts her, Tomine Svendheim and Rakel Engesvik in. With that, Brann took a completely different turn.
– What is it that makes you stand out as a completely different team? Is it just that Justine Kielland is back on the field?
– Hehe, no, we take more control of the game and take control of the ball, and do what we are good at. It was nice to turn it around.
– What is it like to not only beat Rosenborg, but also win your first home game at the stadium?
– It’s so delicious, I get chills when you say it. It’s the first match at the stadium, it’s against Rosenborg, many people in the stands, good weather and a perfect setting for the match.
A few minutes into the second half, Brann received a penalty after RBK goalkeeper Rugile Rulyte tackled Amalie Eikeland.
Marthine Østenstad was safe from the chalk mark and easily put in 1-1. Ten minutes before the end, substitute Anna Aahjem sent Brann into the lead.
That was also the end result. Brann finally showed up at his own housewarming party.
– We were unable to do the simple things in the first half. I think a lot of people think I’m joking during the break but I can’t control everything. They must want it. In the second half, they want it, sums up Martin Ho quickly.
