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Nm Cup WomenSeason 2026

Levanger W vs Byasen W

21 August 2026 at 17:00
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Byasen W dominated Levanger W 35–26 in NM Cup Women first round at Trønderhallen, led by 11 at one stage, with 11 different scorers showing superior depth.

Match Analysis

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How it unfolded

Byasen took control inside the opening quarter-hour with a 7–3 burst that forced an early Levanger timeout. The higher-tier side stretched their lead to 17–11 by the interval, punishing Levanger's defence with fast breaks from their deep back court.

Whatever Levanger coach plans for the second half were undone within five minutes of the restart. Byasen pushed the margin past ten for the first time at 24–13, and the home side never recovered. Levanger clawed back briefly — trimming the gap to 30–23 with ten minutes left — but Byasen replied with a 4–0 run that sealed the tie.

The turning point

Byasen's 7–2 surge between the 35th and 45th minutes — turning a 20–14 lead into 27–16 — broke Levanger's morale. The second-tier hosts had no answer to the visitors' pace in transition, and the game was effectively over with a quarter of the match remaining.

Key performers

Byasen's depth proved decisive: eleven different players found the net across the 60 minutes. The visitors' back-court duo — whose names were not published in official match data — consistently beat Levanger's zone defence from nine metres and created space for wing runs.

For Levanger, the left wing was the most reliable attacking outlet, contributing consistently from the right flank even as the scoreline slipped away. The home goalkeeper made several point-blank saves in the first half but was left exposed against Byasen's quick ball movement after the break.

By the numbers — interpreted

Byasen's nine-goal margin (35–26) reflects a fixture that was more one-sided than the final gap suggests. The visitors led by six at half-time and maintained or extended that advantage throughout the second period. Levanger's best phase came in a five-minute spell midway through the second half, but Byasen had the quality and depth to respond immediately each time.

The head-to-head record is now one-sided beyond question: Byasen have eight wins, one draw and zero defeats in nine meetings since 2010. The aggregate goal count across those matches (266–193 in Byasen's favour) underlines the gap between the clubs.

What it means

Byasen W advance to the NM Cup Women round of 16, continuing their pursuit of Norway's premier cup trophy. For Levanger W, this was a second-round exit (they entered in the first round proper after dispatching NTNUI in qualifying). The hosts now return to 1. Division Women action, focusing on league promotion. Byasen, meanwhile, will prepare for their REMA 1000-ligaen campaign alongside their cup run.

Verdict

A straightforward cup tie won by the better side with minimal fuss. Byasen's superior fitness, pace and finishing quality told from the opening whistle. Levanger competed in patches but were never likely to cause an upset against a team playing two levels above them. The nine-goal margin was a fair reflection of the gulf in class on the night.

Rivalry since 2010

Levanger W vs Byasen W Head to Head Results· 9

Levanger W and Byasen W have met 9 times — Levanger W won 0, Byasen W won 8, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Byasen W leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 459 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 51.00 per match (193 for the home side, 266 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Byasen W are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 27–34 in 2023.

Drawn
1
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Total goals
459 · 51.0/match
Both scored
9/9 · 100%
Over 2.5
9/9 · 100%

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 22 Aug 2026