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SK Brann
(sometimes (incorrectly) called Brann Bergen) is a Norwegian football club
from the city of Bergen. It was founded September 26, 1908. They play their
home matches at Brann stadium.
History
September 26, 1908 Christen K. Gran and Birger Gjestland together with eight
other men, met in a local cafe in Bergen. Due to dissatisfaction of the
current state of the local football clubs in Bergen, they decided to form a
new football club. They called the it Ski og Fotballklubben Brann (Ski and
Football Club Brann). This was later changed to Sportsklubben Brann (Sport
Club Brann)
Brann played their first match against a local Bergen team on New Year's Day
1909, drawing 1-1. During the first years Brann struggled with poor results.
Then in 1917,considered the breakthrough year for Brann, they managed to
qualify for the Cup final. Brann lost lost the match 1-4 against Sarpsborg,
but was now among the top teams of Norway. In 1917 the club bought an area
south of Bergen City. Two years later on May 25,with fundings contributed
from fans and investors, Brann stadium was opened. The opening match was
against the Norwegian national team, losing 2-6. In 1923 Brann won their
first title when they defeated Lyn 2-1 in the Cup final. Two years later
Brann claimed their second title this time defeating Sarpsborg 3-0 in the
Cup final.
The following years Brann entered a down period. Brann had to wait until
1947 before again qualifying for the top league that was now called
Norgesligaen (Norwegian legue). In 1950 Brann once again managed to qualify
for the Cup final, losing 0-3 to Fredrikstad.
In the 1960s Brann produced two of Norways most profiled players. With Roald
Jensen and Rolf Birger Pedersen on the team, Brann won their first League
Championship in 1961/1962 and in the consecutive season in 1963. The
following year, due to many injured players, the same team somehow managed
to be relegated from the top league. With Roald Jensen departing to the
Scottish team Hearts, Brann didn't manage to keep up with the good play.
In the 70s Brann won the Cup Championship two times. Once in 1972 defeating
Rosenborg 1-0. And again in 1976 defeating Sogndal 2-1.
During the 80s Brann entered the "elevator ride" era. It started going down
in 1979 and winning the 2nd division in 1980, and continued until they
finally stayed in the top division in 1987. Brann has remained in the top
flight ever since. In 1982 Brann again won the Cup Championship, beating
Molde 3-2. Neil MacLeod scored the winning goal in the 57th minute.
The season 2002 was the worst season for Brann in twelve seasons, which
ended third from the bottom and had to play play-off to keep stay in the top
leauge. Fortunately for Brann (equally unfortunately for Sandefjord, their
opponent) the matches ended 0-0 (away), 2-1 (home), and Brann avoided
relegation.
In the 2004 season of the league Brann ended third. This qualifies Brann for
the Scandinavian Royal League
On November 7, 2004 Brann won their first title in 22 years defeating FC Lyn
Oslo 4-1 in the Cup. Bengt Sæternes was man of the match scoring three goals
within the first 35 minutes of the match.
Achievements
Norwegian League
Winner: 1962, 1963
Norwegian Cup
Winner: 1923, 1925, 1972, 1976, 1982, 2004
Famous players
Roald Jensen
Per Egil Ahlsen
Rolf Birger Pedersen
Tore Andre Flo |
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