Gigović, Pettersen and Sauer Ignite Six-Game Home Run at Jotun Arena
Sandefjord kicked off their six-match home run in emphatic fashion, thrashing IK Start 3-0 at Jotun Arena on September 20. Goals from Ervin Gigović, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen and Mathias Sauer secured the points after a goalless first half. The victory sets the tone for what could be a crucial run of home fixtures to close out the Eliteserien season.
A Second-Half Masterclass
A goalless first half gave little indication of what was to come. Sandefjord came out of the break with clear intent, and the deadlock was eventually broken after the hour mark. Ervin Gigović opened the scoring before Edvard Sundbø Pettersen added a second, and Mathias Sauer put the result beyond doubt to complete a commanding 3-0 victory.
The win was all the more significant given the context: this was the opening fixture in what the club has billed as a pivotal six-game home run to close out the Eliteserien season at Jotun Arena.
Kapskarmo Seals His Future
One of the evening's most celebrated moments came in the form of an announcement tied directly to the match. Oscar Kapskarmo, who contributed to the victory, has signed a permanent contract with Sandefjord Fotball extending through 2030. The club confirmed the news in the days following the game, describing it as a major statement of ambition ahead of the home stretch.
Kapskarmo had previously been with the club on loan, and his retention on a long-term deal will be seen as a significant boost as Sandefjord look to push up the Eliteserien table during their upcoming run of home fixtures.
A Fortress with Momentum
Jotun Arena provided a fitting backdrop for the result, with 4,481 supporters in attendance at the 6,582-capacity stadium in Sandefjord. The artificial turf surface and the vocal home crowd played their part as the team delivered a performance that matched the occasion.
With five more home matches still to come this season — including clashes against Lillestrøm and Molde — the mood around the stadium is one of genuine optimism. Sunday's result was the ideal launchpad for what could prove to be a defining run of fixtures for Sandefjord Fotball.
