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Kenyan star Alfred Scriven's heroics earn Hodd a crucial 2-2 draw against Sogndal, fueling their fight against relegation in Norway's First Division.
Kenyan forward Alfred Scriven Richard displayed his exceptional scoring prowess as he played a pivotal role in leading his club, Hodd, to secure a crucial 2-2 draw against Sogndal in a thrilling Norwegian First Division encounter.
The game, which took place on a chilly Saturday at the 4,000-seater Nye Høddvoll Stadium, had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams battled for supremacy.
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Hodd, currently fighting bravely to stave off relegation, found themselves in a precarious position, sitting in 15th place with 26 points, trailing 13th-placed Asane by a mere four points.
The match kicked off with Sogndal taking the lead in the 16th minute, thanks to a strike from Joakim Berg Nundal.
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However, Hodd responded swiftly, with Kjetil Holand Tøsse leveling the score just seven minutes later, igniting hope among the home supporters.
Scriven, a dynamic presence on the pitch, had two attempts on target during the first half, but Sogndal's vigilant goalkeeper, Renze Fij, managed to thwart his efforts, denying Hodd the lead.
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The second half began on a quieter note, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances.
Sogndal, though, struck in the 70th minute, keeping the pressure on Hodd. The hosts, however, refused to bow down, and in a remarkable turn of events, Scriven redeemed himself just two minutes later, finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute.
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The remainder of the match witnessed an intense exchange of end-to-end attacks as both sides desperately sought a winning goal. However, despite their relentless efforts, neither team could break the deadlock, and the contest concluded in a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
With the crucial draw, Hodd now faces the daunting task of winning their remaining three matches of the season to ensure their survival in the division.
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Their next encounter will be away to the 10th-placed Rauffos, a match that could very well determine their fate for the upcoming season.
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