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Hamkam pulled off a stunning 1-0 win against league leaders Bodø/Glimt at Briskeby on Monday. Gard Simenstad scored the winner with a fantastic free kick goal after 20 minutes.
What happened?
Hamkam played a strong defensive game and managed to hold Glimt to just one goal. It was the first time since 2005 that Hamkam won against Glimt in a competitive match.
Why is this important for Hamkam?
The win is a huge morale boost for Hamkam, who have had a tough season so far. The team has now won two games in a row, and this could be a turning point in the season.
What's next?
Hamkam face Viking away next weekend. Glimt, on the other hand, host KFUM Oslo at Aspmyra.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hamkam - Glimt | 2023-05-22 | 1-0 |
| Hamkam - Sarpsborg | 2023-05-16 | 7-1 |
Gard Simenstad told TV 2 after the game that the win tastes «amazingly good». Teammate Fredrik Sjølstad compared Simenstad's free kick goal to Liverpool player Trent Alexander-Arnold's good right foot.
How does Glimt react?
Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen said before the game that Hamkam is a team that is difficult to break down. He was right, as Hamkam managed to hold Glimt to just one goal.
Hamkam manager Michelsen suggested that the big teams in the Eliteserien might be underestimating Hamkam. «We hope they do it today as well, because it's probably necessary», he said before the game.
The win over Glimt is a huge victory for Hamkam, and it could be a turning point in the season. The team has now won two games in a row, and this could give them the momentum they need to fight for a spot in the Eliteserien.
