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(Start – Kristiansund 1-2) It was the night of the free-kick pearls at Sør Arena. It’s always free at the intersection, it is said, a theory Kristiansund made to prove.
Most people would probably pick the post from the free throw position Amahl Pellegrino received. But there is a reason the 30-year-old is the top scorer in the Elite Series.
The Kristiansund striker curved the ball into the corner in a beautiful way, and then it helped little that Deumeland put a finger or two into the ball.
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– Perfect team, Pellegrino smiled in an interview with Eurosport, saying that the North Moors free-kick takers had to “share fraternally”.
Ten minutes later the same thing happened again, this time by Christoffer Aasbak. The team was a little better and the hill found its way to the same intersection. The 27-year-old had set his left foot and came fast. Start, who became a passive bystander, took him a bit on the bed.
– I asked “Pelle” if I could take it, because I had a good feeling, Aasbak tells Eurosport.
CELEBRATION: Kristiansund players cheer for scoring. Two goals from a free kick decided the match in favor of the guests. Photo: Tor Erik Schrøder
Kristiansund’s coach Christian Michelsen was very satisfied with the two free throws.
“The guys there have done it a thousand times, and it’s great when you get the courage from it,” he smiled.
His men fought back after a 5-2 loss to Viking in the final round.
– Good to take revenge and bring three points home to Kristiansund. That’s a bit about the boys. We are tough and we like to be a part of it here. It’s rare that we lose a lot of games over time, because this is a group of weeks of revenge, says Michelsen.
Bolaños-effekt
Vålerenga has experienced a Kjartansson effect after the Icelander’s return to Norwegian football. The same thing almost happened in Cristian Bolaños’ first match (36) for the start, but the effect came a bit late.
BACK: Bolaños played the entire start game. Photo: Tor Erik Schrøder
The Costa Rican put up a useful fight, ten years after he last wore the yellow suit, and showed off some fine details. Six minutes of extra time in the first half also scored. The 36-year-old, known for his beautiful shooting leg, nodded in reduction.
– I’m a bit sad, because we wanted to win the game. We had great chances in the first half and we could have had a better chance of winning the game. I am happy to score again, now we have to try to win the next game, he said in an interview with Eurosport.
The new signing also asked for a penalty on one occasion earlier in the match, but was not heard by the referee who greeted the player and continued playing.
– I mean it’s a punishment. The defender was at my feet. The linesman sees it better, but that’s the way it is in football, I can’t say anything about the referee, says Bolaños.
Eman Markovic had many opportunities and in the end he put the ball into the goal. But it was by hand, and the goal was properly disallowed. One minute before full time, Mikael Ugland went to the ground on the field and called for a penalty. He probably should have gotten it, but the referee shook up the game.
Start had a chance to walk away from Mjøndalen, who lost their match on Saturday but is still in qualifying for the OBOS league, one point ahead of the brown jerseys on relegation.
Thus, Kristiansund’s two goals in the first half were decisive in the match. Pellegrino’s goal was the 18th of the season.
Christian Michelsen’s men are number six in the Elite Series. In the next round, they meet Brann at home. The beginning must meet Stabæk.
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