Viking's Stoppage-Time Strike Denies Sandefjord at Jotun Arena
Sandefjord Fotball were left frustrated on home turf after Viking equalised deep into stoppage time to claim a 1-1 draw at Jotun Arena on September 4. The hosts had led through Børkeeiet's early second-half strike, only to be pegged back by the reigning Eliteserien champions. The result leaves Sandefjord searching for a first home win as six fixtures remain at the stadium this season.
A Late Blow at Jotun Arena
Sandefjord Fotball and Viking played out one of the most dramatic home fixtures of the season on September 4, with the visitors snatching a stoppage-time equaliser to deny the hosts all three points. The match finished 1-1, with both teams level at half-time before Sandefjord broke the deadlock early in the second half through Børkeeiet.
The goal looked set to be enough for a famous home win against last season's Eliteserien champions, but Viking had other ideas, drawing level in the final minutes to leave Jotun Arena in stunned silence.
A Packed House for a Big Occasion
The atmosphere inside the 6,582-capacity stadium was electric from the first whistle. Sandefjord welcomed last year's title winners to Jotun Arena under floodlights, and the crowd produced one of the liveliest atmospheres of the home campaign so far.
Despite the late disappointment, the performance will give fans plenty to feel positive about heading into the final stretch of the season. Sandefjord showed they can more than match one of Eliteserien's elite sides on their own turf.
Six Home Games Still to Come
The result keeps the pressure on as Sandefjord gear up for a busy home run-in. According to the club, six matches still remain at Jotun Arena before the curtain comes down on the 2026 season — giving fans plenty of reasons to keep coming through the gates.
Next up at the arena is the Eliteserien clash against Start on September 20, as Sandefjord look to bounce back and reignite their push up the table.
