STAVANGER, Norway (Interstat) — Viking delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Bryne in an Eliteserien match Saturday at Lyse Arena, far exceeding pregame projections. The home side’s offense was relentless, with Peter Christiansen scoring twice in the second half. Magnus Grødem, coming on as a substitute, contributed a goal and an assist in the lopsided win. The result defied the Interstat game simulator, which had projected a much closer 2-1 finish for Viking. The system had also given Viking a 93 percent probability to win. The match was the season opener for both Norwegian clubs.