4,442 watch ten-goal thriller at Jotun Arena

Official match data shows 4,442 supporters were at Jotun Arena for Sunday's 5-5 draw between Sandefjord and Molde. The game was staged on the club's Breddeklubbenes Dag, or grassroots clubs' day. The point leaves Sandefjord 13th in the table.

A crowd of 4,442

Match statistics confirm that 4,442 spectators were inside Jotun Arena on Sunday evening for the 5-5 draw between Sandefjord and Molde. The stadium's capacity is 6,582, so the ground was roughly two-thirds full.

The figure is a long way from the arena's record. The 8,103 who watched the opening match against Lyn in July 2007 remain the highest crowd ever to attend a game at the ground.

Grassroots day in the stands

The match was played as Breddeklubbenes Dag, the club's grassroots clubs' day, according to Sandefjord's own match report. The occasion gave the evening a community feel before kick-off.

Those who came saw one of the most remarkable games the stadium has hosted. Molde led 4-3 at half-time. Bendik Berntsen then put Sandefjord 5-4 ahead with six minutes left. Sondre Granaas equalised for Molde in the 90th minute to make it 5-5.

TV2 described the game as a rare goal feast. It said neither side got quite what they had hoped for, but that neutrals were treated to an incredible spectacle. The club's report said Sandefjord came very close to taking all three points.

What the point means

The draw leaves Sandefjord 13th in the Eliteserien with 28 points from 26 matches. That is two points ahead of Kristiansund in 14th and four ahead of Aalesund in 15th. Start are bottom on 19 points.

Molde are fifth with 44 points, one point behind fourth-placed Lillestrom. Rosenborg are third on 46.

For Sandefjord, the late equaliser conceded at home means a point rather than three in a congested part of the table. For the arena, it provided a high-scoring evening that will be talked about by the supporters who were there.

Sources: flashscore.com, sandefjordfotball.no, tv2.no, thesportsdb.com