Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Karuss kunstgress , Kristiansand
M. Radgowski 50'
E. Kjostvedt 62'
F. Eriksen 90+4' (P)
G. Gronningen Kaldheim 35'
F. Lippestad 45'
Full time

Våg vs Torvastad Match Recap - Oct 11, 2025

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Våg Stages Dramatic Second-Half Rally to Escape Relegation Zone With 3-2 Victory

The margin between salvation and despair in Norway's 3. Division - Girone 5 can be measured in minutes, and on Saturday afternoon at Karuss kunstgress, Våg discovered it took exactly 40 of them to transform their season.

Trailing 2-0 at halftime and staring down a fourth consecutive defeat, Våg engineered a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Torvastad 3-2, a result that breathes new life into their campaign while leaving their opponents to contemplate what might have been.

The victory, secured by a dramatic 90th-minute winner, propelled Våg to ninth place in the table with 30 points from 23 matches, opening a five-point cushion over Torvastad, who remain mired in 10th place on 25 points. In a tightly contested league where the difference between mid-table security and relegation anxiety remains razor-thin, those five points could prove decisive as the season reaches its conclusion.

A Tale of Two Halves

Torvastad appeared firmly in control during the opening 45 minutes, executing their game plan with precision. The visitors broke through in the 35th minute, capitalizing on what had been sustained pressure to take the lead. Ten minutes later, on the stroke of halftime, they doubled their advantage, sending their supporters into the interval confident that three points were within reach.

The halftime scoreline represented a continuation of Våg's recent struggles. Coming into Saturday's match, they had suffered consecutive defeats to Djerv (4-1) and Vidar (3-1), results that had cast doubt on their earlier promise when they strung together three consecutive victories in September.

But whatever words were spoken in the Våg dressing room during the interval proved transformative. The home side emerged with renewed purpose, and just five minutes into the second half, they halved the deficit. The goal injected belief into a team that had looked destined for defeat, and the momentum shifted palpably.

The Turning Point

The 62nd minute brought the equalizer, and with it, the realization that Torvastad's comfortable lead had evaporated. For the visitors, who had managed just seven wins all season and entered the match winless in their last four, the collapse felt all too familiar. Their recent form—a draw with Sola followed by heavy defeats to Madla (6-1) and losses to Stord and Viking II—suggested a side struggling for consistency, and those demons resurfaced as Våg pressed forward.

The match appeared destined for a draw that would have pleased neither side. Torvastad would have settled for a point after surrendering their two-goal advantage, while Våg needed all three to put distance between themselves and the relegation conversation.

Late Heroics

Then came the 90th minute. As stopwatch hands ticked toward full time, Våg found one final burst of energy, one last moment of quality. The winner sent the home supporters into raptures and completed one of the season's most improbable turnarounds.

For Våg, the late goal represented their third in stoppage time across their last four matches, suggesting a team that refuses to accept defeat until the final whistle. That resilience, dormant during their recent losing streak, proved the difference between another disappointing afternoon and three vital points.

Looking Forward

The victory moves Våg to 30 points with their season winding down, a total that should provide breathing room as they navigate their remaining fixtures. Their September surge—victories over Sola, Haugesund II, and Brodd—demonstrated their capability when form and confidence align. Saturday's comeback suggested that perhaps both have returned at a crucial juncture.

For Torvastad, the defeat leaves them perilously positioned at 25 points, still searching for the consistency that has eluded them throughout the campaign. Their inability to protect a two-goal lead will sting, particularly given their recent struggles. With limited matches remaining, they can ill afford many more afternoons like this one.

In Norway's third tier, where every point carries weight and every goal can reshape the landscape, Våg's comeback will be remembered not just for its drama, but for its potential significance when the final table is calculated. On Saturday, they discovered that 40 minutes can change everything.