- 15 September 2024, Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Kristiansund BK, 0-2, Lose
- 01 September 2024, SK Brann vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 1-3, Win
- 24 August 2024, FK Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 6-0, Lose
- 18 August 2024, Sarpsborg 08 FF vs FK Haugesund, 2-2, Draw
- 11 August 2024, Odds BK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 1-1, Draw
- 13 September 2024, FK Bodo/Glimt vs HamKam, 3-0, Lose
- 01 September 2024, HamKam vs Sandefjord Fotball, 1-1, Draw
- 25 August 2024, Molde FK vs HamKam, 3-0, Lose
- 18 August 2024, HamKam vs Odds BK, 1-0, Win
- 10 August 2024, FK Haugesund vs HamKam, 0-1, Win
In a stunning turn of events in Eliteserien, HamKam obliterated host Sarpsborg 08 FF with a scoreline of 7-1 on 16 May 2024.
However, the opposite seemed plausible when one considered the match's tactics and strategies. Sarpsborg 08 FF had a substantial amount of opportunity, having accumulated 10 corner kicks, in comparison to HamKam's 2. This suggests that Sarpsborg 08 FF had ball possession in threatening territories multiple times, emphasising on width to stretch HamKam's defensive structuring. Yet, Sarpsborg 08 FF failed to make the most of these set-pieces, highlighting their inefficiency in converting opportunities into goals.
On the other hand, HamKam's lethal finishing ability stood out in the match. Despite having fewer corners, they managed to score seven goals. The domain where HamKam clearly outshone Sarpsborg 08 FF was their ability to translate possession into significant opportunities, and subsequently into goals. The effectiveness of their lethal counter-attacks is an important lesson for teams seeking to emulate HamKam's performance.
Another contributing factor to Sarpsborg 08 FF's defeat could potentially be their loose game discipline. With 11 fouls and 2 yellow cards, Sarpsborg 08 FF consistently provided HamKam advantages through free-kick opportunities. HamKam, in contrast, committed fewer fouls (9 in total) and received only one yellow card. This discrepancy represents a discipline breakdown for Sarpsborg 08 FF, forcing them into defence and rendering them susceptible on set-pieces.
Subsequent to scoring their only goal, the quick oxymoronic flow of morale boost and descent due to immediate conceding might have emotionally disturbed Sarpsborg 08 FF's forces. The onslaught of goals from HamKam was relentless, unstinting, thus, depicting their confidence and the potential discomfort of the home side.
Despite these factors, the critical factor contributing to HamKam's triumph was their swift conversion of opportunities into goals, especially during the first half of the match. Four back-to-back goals in a span of just 27 minutes would have likely rattled Sarpsborg 08 FF, causing significant disruption to their defensive organisation and morale.
To sum, the match convincingly demonstrated that a higher number of corner kicks does not necessarily result in advantages, where HamKam's grand conversion rate attested, and the importance of game discipline was reflected by Sarpsborg 08 FF's higher foul and yellow card counts. The match also displayed that the psychological aspects of quick consecutive goals can decisively impact a game's momentum.
Form Guide
Lose | 0-2 | Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Kristiansund BK | |
Win | 1-3 | SK Brann vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | |
Lose | 6-0 | FK Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | |
Draw | 2-2 | Sarpsborg 08 FF vs FK Haugesund | |
Draw | 1-1 | Odds BK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 6:12
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.2
- Sarpsborg 08 FF has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:12, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose | 3-0 | FK Bodo/Glimt vs HamKam | |
Draw | 1-1 | HamKam vs Sandefjord Fotball | |
Lose | 3-0 | Molde FK vs HamKam | |
Win | 1-0 | HamKam vs Odds BK | |
Win | 0-1 | FK Haugesund vs HamKam |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 3:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- HamKam has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:7, scoring 0.6 goals average
Sarpsborg 08 FF H2H HamKam
Home game | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 | 7 | HamKam | Away game | Eliteserien | |
Away game | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 | 1 | HamKam | Home game | Eliteserien | |
Home game | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 2 | 3 | HamKam | Away game | Eliteserien | |
Home game | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 2 | 1 | HamKam | Away game | Eliteserien | |
Away game | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 2 | 3 | HamKam | Home game | Eliteserien |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 8:15
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.60
- Sarpsborg 08 FF lost three times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:15; average goals per match – 1.60
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