Gigović, Pettersen & Sauer Fire Sandefjord to Emphatic 3-0 Win Over Start
Sandefjord ended the home stretch before the international break with a statement victory, beating IK Start 3-0 at Jotun Arena on Sunday evening. Goals from Ervin Gigović, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen and Mathias Sauer — all arriving in the final half-hour — delighted a crowd of 4,481. The result rounds off a busy September of home football at the stadium in style.
Sandefjord Put On a Show Before the International Break
Sandefjord rounded off the home programme ahead of the international break in the best possible fashion, turning on the style in a dominant second half at Jotun Arena. A goalless first forty-five gave way to an explosive final half-hour as the hosts registered three goals without reply.
Ervin Gigović opened the scoring on 64 minutes, before Edvard Sundbø Pettersen doubled the advantage on 72 minutes. Mathias Sauer then put the result beyond all doubt with a third eight minutes later to seal a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
A Packed House Rewarded
The fans who made the trip to Jotun Arena were not left disappointed. An attendance of 4,481 — filling more than two thirds of the stadium's 6,598 capacity — created a vibrant atmosphere for what was the final home fixture before the national team window.
With the match played on an artificial surface under autumn conditions of 16°C, Sandefjord's players produced a performance to match the occasion, with the scorers providing what the club described as strong candidates for goal of the season.
Sandefjord's Squad Depth Tested
Sandefjord went into the game without several key players. Filip Loftesnes-Bjune, Devon Koswal, Marcus Melchior and Nikolaj Möller were all ruled out through injury, while Foster Apetorgbor and Jakob Maslø Dunsby served suspensions. Despite those absences, the hosts were never troubled and delivered one of their most comfortable wins of the season.
The victory keeps Sandefjord's momentum firmly intact as the Eliteserien heads into its international break, giving the squad and supporters plenty to look forward to when action resumes at Jotun Arena.
