In a highly anticipated Eliteserien clash, reigning champions Bodø/Glimt claimed a vital 2-0 victory against title contenders Brann at the Aspmyra Stadion on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Goals from Ole Blomberg and Kasper Høgh in the first half were enough to see off their rivals and close the gap at the top of the table.
The home side started brightly and were rewarded for their early pressure within the first five minutes as Blomberg found the back of the net to give Bodø/Glimt the lead. The champions continued to dominate proceedings and doubled their advantage just before the halftime whistle. In-form striker Kasper Høgh scored his seventh goal of the season, capitalizing on an assist from Patrick Berg to put his side in a commanding position.
Brann, who entered the match in second place, struggled to find a foothold in the game. Despite a spirited second-half performance, they were unable to break down a resolute Bodø/Glimt defense. The visitors were dealt a blow with several key players missing through injury, including Jonas Torsvik, Niklas Castro, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, and Sakarias Opsahl.
The win sees Bodø/Glimt, who have games in hand, significantly boost their title defense aspirations. While they remain in fifth position for now, this victory over a direct rival will be seen as a major step in their quest for another Eliteserien crown.
For Brann, the defeat marks a setback in their strong start to the season. They will be looking to bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures to maintain their challenge for the title.
The match was played in front of a passionate crowd at the Aspmyra Stadion, who created an electric atmosphere for this top-of-the-table encounter.
