Stabaek 3, Raufoss IL 2

RAUFOSS, Norway (Interstat) — In a frenetic and high-scoring preseason friendly, Stabaek outlasted Raufoss IL 3-2 on Saturday at Raufoss Storhall, overcoming an early deficit with a rapid first-half scoring burst. The match, part of the global Club Friendlies schedule, defied pregame projections. Statistical models had favored Raufoss IL with a 53.4 percent probability to win and predicted a low-scoring 1-0 victory for Stabaek. Instead, the teams combined for five goals in a chaotic opening 39 minutes. Raufoss IL striker Alon Turgeman opened the scoring in the ninth minute, giving the home side an early advantage. Stabaek responded decisively through… Read more...