Gloppen vs Bergsoy

The match was effectively decided in the opening quarter. Bergsøy's early surge — fuelled by sharp transition play and clinical finishing — put the tie beyond reach before half-time. Gloppen, competing several tiers below their opponents, lacked the defensive organisation to slow Bergsøy's momentum, and the visitors never relented.

Bergsøy's collective performance overshadowed any individual standout. The squad rotated freely, with multiple players finding the net as the visitors demonstrated the depth that will serve them in the upcoming Elkjøp-ligaen campaign. The defensive unit also deserves mention: holding Gloppen to just 14 goals across 60 minutes represents a disciplined outing.

Player of the match was not officially named.

The 41–14 scoreline (a 27-goal margin) reflects a mismatch in tier rather than an aberration. Bergsøy, preparing for their first-ever Elkjøp-ligaen season at senior level, averaged over 40 goals in their pre-season friendlies against fellow top-flight and second-tier sides (Kolstad, Fjellhammer, Sandefjord, Halden at the Follo Cup). Gloppen, by contrast, compete at a regional level and had limited exposure to opponents of this calibre.

No detailed possession or shot data was published, but the scoring pattern — Bergsøy hitting 41 on the road — tells the story of sustained offensive pressure and a defence that gave very little away.

Bergsøy advance to the NM Cup fourth round, joining the 40 remaining teams in the draw. More importantly, this was the final competitive warm-up before their historic Elkjøp-ligaen debut: Bergsøy host Kolstad at Volda Campus Sparebank1 Arena on Saturday 29 August in what will be the club's first-ever top-flight home fixture.

For Gloppen, the cup run ends in the third round, but the club can take credit for reaching this stage — they defeated Florø in round two — and for hosting a top-division side in Trivselshallen in front of a local crowd.

A straightforward cup tie decided by the gap in division. Bergsøy did what a top-flight side should against lower-league opposition: efficient, professional and ruthless. The real test begins on 29 August when Kolstad visit for the Elkjøp-ligaen opener.