MatchFit’s ongoing partnership with leading football app FotMob saw us team up to give four journalists the experience of a lifetime - taking them across the fjords to meet the city of Bergen and its unstoppable football force, SK Brann.
FotMob, whose headquarters is nestled within the coastal city, was born from one man’s need to follow his beloved Brann whilst away on his honeymoon.
With 100m global users now turning to FotMob everyday for their essential match information, it felt only right to introduce UK journalists to the magical club where it all began. We took football lovers from FourFourTwo, GirlsontheBall and Insider Sport to Bergen in time to watch Brann Kvinner take on Stabæk.
While the 3-0 win for Brann came as welcome news, it also gave a true look into the Norwegian side who are dominating women’s football - reaching the Champions League finals against Barcelona just last season. The Toppserien powerhouse is best known for nurturing the likes of Manchester United’s Elisabeth Terland and Lisa Naalsund, but also boast their own story as one of the most successful sides in Scandinavia.
To give further insight into how this club rose from the ashes, manager Martin Ho took time away from guiding Brann to the top of the league to speak with our journalists.
After experiencing Brann’s convincing home win and diving further into Norwegian culture with Martin Ho, our trip finished with a true Bergen experience - travelling via Fløibanen to the city’s most picturesque viewpoint.
It’s no surprise that so many UK fans are travelling overseas to witness the beautiful game in Norway, but if you can’t hop on a plane then you can always experience a matchday through the FotMob app!
