Long shots trounce Norwegian thoroughbreds
The 2008 season in Norway represented vindication for those who believe money is not everything in football, with Stabæk IF taking the title as flush rivals Rosenborg BK, Viking FK, SK Brann and Vålerenga IF all struggled.
- Hamrén sparks Rosenborg renaissance
- Stabæk bang the drum for Baerum
- Timely St Patrick's seal first round berth
- Viking clutch at final straw
- Berg leaves Lyn for Lillestrøm
Club playing in
Tippeligaen
Standings »
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stabæk | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 54 |
| 2 | Fredrikstad | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 44 |
| 4 | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 42 |
| 5 | Rosenborg | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 6 | Viking | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 7 | Lyn | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38 |
| 8 | Brann | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 33 |
| 9 | Molde | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 31 |
| 10 | Vålerenga | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 11 | Strømsgodset | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 29 |
| 12 | Lillestrøm | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| 13 | Aalesund | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 25 |
| 14 | Ham-Kam | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
- Pld:
- Matches played
- W:
- Won
- D:
- Drawn
- L:
- Lost
- Pts:
- Points
Club latest results »
| Date | Home - Away | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27/09 | v Tromsø (A) | 1-0 |
| 05/10 | v Fredrikstad (H) | 1-2 |
| 20/10 | v Vålerenga (A) | 1-3 |
| 26/10 | v Rosenborg (H) | 4-2 |
| 02/11 | v Aalesund (A) | 0-3 |
