Start lost to HamKam after a late goal. After a evenly played first half, Start took the lead early in the second half.

What happened?

Tom Strannegård delivered a great pass that Eirik Schulze headed into the goal in the 47th minute. HamKam's goalkeeper Marcus Sandberg was after the ball, but could not deny that it came over the goal line.

How did HamKam react?

HamKam managed to turn the game around in their favor with two goals in a few minutes. Mame Niang scored safely to 1-1 after an assist from Aksel Potur in the 78th minute. Three minutes before full time, the home team's second goal was scored, and the match winner became Markus Johnsgård.

What does this mean for Start?

Start now has three points from three draws and avoids last place due to better goal difference than last-placed Aalesund. The next game is played against Kristiansund BK away on July 26, 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 16th in Eliteserien, 2 points, 0W-2D-2L from 4 games | | Last result | Start 2-0 Valerenga (2026-05-25) | | Next fixture | vs Kristiansund BK (away, 2026-07-26) | Start must now look back on this game and prepare for the next challenge.