2008 Tippeligaen

The Tippeligaen 2008 was the 64th season of Norway's highest football league, which was held for the 18th time, according to a sponsor agreement under the name Tippeligaen. Between 29 March and November 2, 2008, the fourteen first division club played in a simple round-trip round against each other so that stood firm after 26 matchdays of Champions, the other European Cup participants and the participants in the relegation matches and relegated to the Adecco Ligaen. On November 12 of that year all sporting decisions were taken after the second qualification game. Due to an increase in the League for the following season there was only one direct relegated.

Stabæk IF from Bærum won at the end of the season for the first time in club history the Norwegian national champion. The club pointed Fredrikstad FK and Tromso IL in the European Cup places. While climbers Ham -Kam had to descend directly to Aalesunds FK prevailed in the relegation against Sogndal Fotball.

Course of the season

On 29 March, the season started with the duel against Vålerenga IF Aalesunds FK that with a 1-0 victory decided the hosts with a goal by Morten Berre for themselves. Standen on matchday with Lyn Oslo, Vålerenga IF, Viking Stavanger and Fredrikstad FK four teams tied with six points at the top of the league, the table top equalized in the following match days. In particular Stabæk IF excelled there and remained until the eleventh Round undefeated before the table Tenth Tromsø IL with a 4-2 win in Nadderud Stadium the club from Bærum inflicted the first defeat of the season. Behind it a wide midfield had formed - during the league leaders after the defeat had six points clear of third-placed FK Bodø / Glimt, the Movers had the same eight -point lead over the space occupied by Aalesunds FK last non- relegation zone. At the end of the table became apparent already from an early stage that the second climber of the year, Ham -Kam from the ostnorwegischen Hamar to prove themselves in the struggle for the class struggle had since the club from the Matchday graced the end of the table.

After another defeat and a goalless draw against Viking Stavanger Stabæk IF lost on the final day of the first round of the standings at Fredrikstad FK, the duo had, however, already played out a lead of five, respectively four points on the behind on points following Tromsø IL and Lyn Oslo. As a result, the two rivals took turns at the top, with Fredrikstad FK benefited from a shift of game duel between Rosenborg BK and Stabæk IF. Subsequent to this early August rescheduled and Stabæk IF had prevailed with a 2-1 away win thanks to goals from Veigar Páll Gunnarsson and Alanzinho with a goal from Alexander Tettey, the club sat firmly at the top. Piecewise expanded its team to Morten Skjønsberg, Henning Hauger, Jon Inge Høiland and Pontus Farnerud, the Nachverpflichtung in the summer, its projection, in particular Johan Andersson and Daniel Nannskog shined here as a regular goalscorer. Behind this long time Fredrikstad FK and Tromso IL provided a duel for second place before Tromsø IL end of the season ran out of steam and could Fredrikstad FK residue to the table top distance at six points up to seven points of Tromsø IL. Thus ensued a battle for third place in the table, which is also entitled to qualify for the UEFA Europa League. While Stabæk IF it was clear as champions after the 25th day - already close to the 24th Round were about six -point lead and a better goal difference of 20 goals, the Master chances of Fredrikstad FK merely theoretical in nature - had before kickoff of the 26th and final game day Tromsø IL with 41 points and the season two points behind placed behind Rosenborg BK, Viking Stavanger and FK Bodø / Glimt chances of a place in the European Cup. Tommy Knarvik managed an early decision, when he scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 success against Tromsø IL Master Stabæk IF in the tenth minute game and therefore the club has guaranteed third place in the standings.

Before the last matchday Aalesunds FK and Ham -Kam had the chance to direct relegation playful, as both teams had four respectively five points behind on the last non- relegation zone. Therefore, it came between the two teams only for remote duel for the achievement of the relegation place. While Ham -Kam domestic Briskeby against Molde FK Gressbane as losers left and thus discovered itself relegated to the competitor was able to secure a 3-0 home success against Lillestrøm SK second to last place in the table. In the relegation matches, the club remained in both games successfully, Sogndal Fotball conceded two defeats missing out on promotion.

In addition to the qualifications for the European Cup over the league, the cup winner also qualified for the Europa League. For the fourth time in the club's history took Vålerenga IF the title and thus reached despite a tenth tablespace an international competition. The winner of the Fair Play ranking UEFA league could also off sporting decisions report another team for the Europa League, it covered the fifth- Rosenborg BK.

Final Table

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats, Td = Goal Difference

(M) = champion of last year (N) = Up

Play off

Aalesund remains in the Tippeligaen.

Results

Miscellaneous

  • Scorer in the league was the second time the Swede Daniel Nannskog Stabæk IF. He scored 16 goals.
  • A total of 505 goals in 182 games fell, corresponding to an average of 2.77 goals per game.
  • The games were 1,781,266 viewers on average there were 9,787 per game.
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