Viking FK 2:1 Sandefjord — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Zlatko Tripić scored one and created the decisive move as Viking FK edged Sandefjord Fotball 2-1 in the Eliteserien, setting up a trip to Lillestrøm SK on 22 July. The home side had to dig deep after a scrappy opening, with VAR checking an incident as early as the seventh minute before Tripić fired them ahead in the ninth.

Sandefjord levelled through Evangelos Patoulidis in the 54th minute, but Viking responded with growing authority. Edvin Austbø struck the winner in the 79th minute, sparking a flurry of yellow cards as tempers frayed — both he and Tripić were booked, alongside Sandefjord's Marcus Melchior, Bendik Berntsen and Sebastian Holm Mathisen.

Viking were outshot 18-9 and dominated expected goals 2.10 to 0.38, though Sandefjord held 54% possession overall — yet the visitors rarely threatened after the interval, when Viking controlled 53% of the ball. Tripić was the standout midfielder with a 7.6 rating and a goal, orchestrating the win. CheckLive's model rated Viking the clearer side and the result confirmed it, with the flow backing the numbers.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Viking FK vs Sandefjord Fotball?

Viking FK 2-1 Sandefjord Fotball (Eliteserien).

Who scored?

Zlatko Tripić (9') for Viking FK; Evangelos Patoulidis (54') for Sandefjord Fotball; Edvin Austbø (79') for Viking FK.

Was Viking FK's win deserved?

Yes — Viking FK were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Viking FK vs Sandefjord Fotball?

Yellow cards: Marcus Melchior (Sandefjord Fotball); Kristoffer Askildsen (Viking FK); Zlatko Tripić (Viking FK); Bendik Berntsen (Sandefjord Fotball); Sebastian Holm Mathisen (Sandefjord Fotball); Edvin Austbø (Viking FK).

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