In a very tough and even match on a bumpy spring pitch in Fredrikstad, only a fantastic long range effort from Lillestrom's Slovenian midfielder Robert Koren could separate the teams. The match suffered from a strong wind in addition to the difficult pitch, making it difficult for the teams to find any accuracy in their passing. Rami didn't have too much to keep him warm, but some fumbling in the air aside, he did what was expected from him.

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Neither team managed to produce any clear chances in the first half. The most dangerous situations arose when each goalkeeper fumbled the ball once, but in both situations no attackers were there to put the ball in.

At half-time, FFK coach Eggen surprised the fans by using two of his three changes. He brought on the attackers Martin Wiig and Oyvind Hoas for Michael Ron and Mihaly Toth in at attempt to revitalise the dormant FFK attack.

But even after this, both teams struggled to create chances also in the second half. The defences looked solid, and Lillestrom in particular refused FFK any space to get their game going.

After 71 minutes, Lillestrom's Robert Koren scored what proved to be the game winner with a fantastic shot from 25 metres that left Rami with no chance.

FFK felt cheated from a penalty with only seven minutes left to play, however. Oyvind Hoas was held forcefully in the penalty area, but the referee either didn't see the incident or he judged it not to be an offence worthy of further notice.

But even if FFK managed to maintain some possession at the end of the game, Lillestrom, who are predicted to be among the top teams this season, didn't have too much trouble controlling the victory.