Sandefjord carved out a crucial 1-0 win against Bryne on Saturday at Jotun Arena, courtesy of a late strike from Jakob Maslo Dunsby in the 79th minute, securing three points that solidify their position in the top half of the Eliteserien standings.

From the opening whistle, Sandefjord looked intent on dictating the tempo. Their 56% possession reflected a side confident in their passing game, as Andreas Ulrik Tegström’s men completed 503 passes at an impressive 83% accuracy. Robin Dzabic was central to their midfield dominance, ultimately providing the decisive assist for Dunsby's winner—a crisp, low finish that capped a flowing team move.

Bryne, coached by Ole Kevin Knappen, opted to absorb pressure and play on the counter. The visitors struggled to create consistent chances, registering only seven shots—with a solitary attempt on target all afternoon. Goalkeeper Jan de Boer produced two solid saves to keep his team in contention, but Bryne’s attack, led by Sanel Bojadžić and Duarte Moreira, saw little joy against Sandefjord’s disciplined back line.

The match’s lone booking came when Bojadžić was cautioned early in the second half for a forceful challenge, reflecting the scrappy midfield battle. A series of substitutions in the final 20 minutes saw both coaches inject fresh legs, yet Sandefjord maintained control, with Edvard Pettersen and Christopher Cheng shoring up the defense during Bryne’s desperate push for an equalizer.

Key moments:

• 79' – Dunsby’s winning goal, set up by Dzabic, punctuated Sandefjord’s pressure and proved the difference.

• 47' – Bojadžić (Bryne) received the match’s only yellow card for a late tackle.

• Final minutes – Sandefjord’s defense absorbed late Bryne substitutions and offensive efforts, with Carljohan Eriksson making the necessary intervention to preserve the clean sheet.

Statistically, Sandefjord’s 14 total shots, including three on target, showcased their attacking intent, though they struggled to convert chances until Dunsby’s late breakthrough. Bryne managed just one shot on target, highlighting their issues in the final third, but matched the hosts in commitment, each side committing 16 fouls.

Implications: Sandefjord’s win moves them steadily up the table, reaffirming their status as a resilient home side. For Bryne, the defeat deepens their struggles on the road and leaves them closer to the relegation zone, a pressing concern as the regular season approaches its climax.

As the Eliteserien campaign heats up, Sandefjord’s ability to grind out narrow wins could prove decisive, while Bryne must urgently address their lack of attacking threat to avoid an end-of-season dogfight.

Video highlights provided by verified recap channels with large followings confirmed the decisive goal, Sandefjord’s dominance in midfield, and the late defensive organization that sealed the result.