Tornado Måløy FK
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Tornado Måløy Fotballklubb is a Norwegian association football
club from Vågsøy
, Sogn og Fjordane
. It plays in both Måløy
and Refvik
, and the men's team is situated in the Third Division, the fourth tier of Norwegian football.
Tornado was the better team before the merger. Måløy was a Fourth Division team at the time. Tornado had in the past fielded players like Geir Televik
and the prolific goalscorer Eivind Iversen. After scoring 41 goals in 26 games in the 1996 season, Iversen had offers to join eleven clubs on higher levels. Iversen joined SK Brann, and Tornado stayed in the Third Division until 1998, when it won its group and was promoted to the 1999 Norwegian Second Division
. The team remained there until 2002
, when it was relegated. It was the seventh best home team, but the second worst away team. It was speculated that a bankruptcy of fellow Second Division team FK Lofoten might save Tornado Måløy, but the bankruptcy was avoided.
Tornado Måløy's first official match was a 2003 Norwegian Cup match (first preliminary round), which they won 3–0 against Sandane TIL. In the second preliminary round they lost 0–5 to Stryn TIL. The team ended in third place in its first season, behind IL Jotun and Stryn. In 2004 they came in fourth behind Førde IL, Stryn and Fjøra FK. They dropped another place, to fifth behind Stryn, Sogndal 2
, Førde and Fjøra, in 2005. In 2006 they were back at fourth again, behind Stryn, Førde and Sogndal 2. In 2007 they ended in eighth place, their lowest ever placement. A fifth place in 2008, behind Førde, Årdal FK
, Sogndal 2 and Fjøra, followed. In 2009 they achieved their best placement so far, with a second place, three points behind Førde. In 2010, they went one better, winning the Sogn og Fjordane section of the Third Division. However, they lost out on promotion after losing the playoff matches against Jevnaker
.
Football Association of Norway
The Football Association of Norway is the governing body of football in Norway. Current FIFA World Champions It was formed in 1902 and organises the men's and women's national teams, as well as the Norwegian Premier League.The team are enjoying their best ever spell thanks to World Player of the...
club from Vågsøy
Vågsøy
Vågsøy is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Nordfjord. The municipality's administrative center is the town Måløy. Vågsøy is also the name of the main island in the municipality with an area of...
, Sogn og Fjordane
Sogn og Fjordane
is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde....
. It plays in both Måløy
Måløy
is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Vågsøy in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Måløy is located on the southeastern side of the island of Vågsøy, about northeast of the village of Holvik and about south of Raudeberg. The Måløybrua connects the town to the village of...
and Refvik
Refvik
Refvik or Refvika is a village in the municipality of Vågsøy in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the north side of the island of Vågsøy, about northwest of Raudeberg, south of Vedvik, and southwest of Langenes...
, and the men's team is situated in the Third Division, the fourth tier of Norwegian football.
History
The foundation of the club was agreed to in December 2002, as a merger between Tornado FK and Måløy IL. The merger was decided on the annual conventions of Tornado and Måløy, and 100% and 85% of the convention-goers in the respective clubs agreed to the merger. The team started its existence in the Third Division, and had both Refvik stadium and Måløy stadium as home fields.Tornado was the better team before the merger. Måløy was a Fourth Division team at the time. Tornado had in the past fielded players like Geir Televik
Geir Televik
Geir Televik is a retired Norwegian football striker.He started his career in Tornado FK. For IL Hødd he participated in their promotion to the highest level after the 1994 season. He scored 13 goals in the 1995 Norwegian Premier League; only five players had more goals...
and the prolific goalscorer Eivind Iversen. After scoring 41 goals in 26 games in the 1996 season, Iversen had offers to join eleven clubs on higher levels. Iversen joined SK Brann, and Tornado stayed in the Third Division until 1998, when it won its group and was promoted to the 1999 Norwegian Second Division
1999 Norwegian Second Division
The 1999 season of the 2. divisjon, the third highest association football league for men in Norway.22 games were played in 8 groups, with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Hamarkameratene, Sandefjord, Strindheim and Tromsdalen were promoted to the First Division through playoffs against the...
. The team remained there until 2002
2002 Norwegian Second Division
The 2002 season of the 2. divisjon, the third highest football league for men in Norway.26 games were played in 4 groups, with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Fredrikstad, Bærum, Mandalskameratene and Alta were promoted to the First Division. Number twelve, thirteen and fourteen were...
, when it was relegated. It was the seventh best home team, but the second worst away team. It was speculated that a bankruptcy of fellow Second Division team FK Lofoten might save Tornado Måløy, but the bankruptcy was avoided.
Tornado Måløy's first official match was a 2003 Norwegian Cup match (first preliminary round), which they won 3–0 against Sandane TIL. In the second preliminary round they lost 0–5 to Stryn TIL. The team ended in third place in its first season, behind IL Jotun and Stryn. In 2004 they came in fourth behind Førde IL, Stryn and Fjøra FK. They dropped another place, to fifth behind Stryn, Sogndal 2
Sogndal Fotball
Sogndal Fotball is the association football section of Norwegian sports club Sogndal IL from Sogndal in Sogn og Fjordane. The club was founded in 1926....
, Førde and Fjøra, in 2005. In 2006 they were back at fourth again, behind Stryn, Førde and Sogndal 2. In 2007 they ended in eighth place, their lowest ever placement. A fifth place in 2008, behind Førde, Årdal FK
Årdal FK
Årdal Fotballklubb is a Norwegian football club from Øvre Årdal in Årdal municipality, founded on 9 October 2003 as a merger between the football branches of IL Jotun and Årdalstangen IL on senior level...
, Sogndal 2 and Fjøra, followed. In 2009 they achieved their best placement so far, with a second place, three points behind Førde. In 2010, they went one better, winning the Sogn og Fjordane section of the Third Division. However, they lost out on promotion after losing the playoff matches against Jevnaker
Jevnaker IF
Jevnaker Idrettsforening is a Norwegian sports club from Jevnaker. It has sections for association football, speed skating, gymnastics and skiing....
.
Results, men's team
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 2003 in Norwegian football -Round 1:April 12: Rosenborg - Vålerenga 1-0April 13: Lillestrøm - Bodø/Glimt 1-0April 21: Molde - Lillestrøm 4-0August 24: Tromsø - Lillestrøm 2-0August 31: Molde - Bryne 3-2September 14: Vålerenga - Bodø/Glimt 1-1September 21: Stabæk - Tromsø 2-2... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section 16 |
3 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 72 | 39 | 43 | 2nd qualifying round | |
| 2004 2004 in Norwegian football -Round 1:April 12: Lillestrøm - Fredrikstad 2-0-Round 3:April 25: Hamarkameratene - Stabæk 0-012 goals: Gylfi Einarsson, Lillestrøm11 goals: Markus Ringberg, Fredrikstad-Round 1:April 12: Aalesund - Haugesund 3-2 3. Fløya 18 10 3 5 47-22 33... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section 16 |
4 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 76 | 48 | 39 | 1st qualifying round | |
| 2005 2005 in Norwegian football Results from Norwegian football in 2005.-Norwegian Premier League :Vålerenga won the 2005 Premier League, while Aalesunds FK and FK Bodø/Glimt were relegated. Molde FK had to play two qualification matches against number Moss in the first division Results from Norwegian football in 2005.-Norwegian... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section 16 |
5 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 48 | 34 | 1st qualifying round | |
| 2006 2006 in Norwegian football The 2006 season is the 101. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2006 *Adeccoligaen 2006 *Norwegian Football Cup 2006*Toppserien 2006 -Men's national team:... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section 16 |
4 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 42 | 36 | 1st qualifying round | |
| 2007 2007 in Norwegian football The 2007 season is the 102. season of competitive football in Norway.* Tippeligaen 2007 * Adeccoligaen 2007 * Norwegian Football Cup 2007* Toppserien 2007 -Men's national team:... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section Sogn og Fjordane Sogn og Fjordane is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde.... |
8 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 69 | 26 | 1st qualifying round | |
| 2008 2008 in Norwegian football The 2008-season is the 103. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2008 *Adeccoligaen 2008 *Norwegian Football Cup 2008*Toppserien 2008 -Men's national team:... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section Sogn og Fjordane Sogn og Fjordane is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde.... |
5 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 58 | 38 | 36 | 1st round | |
| 2009 2009 in Norwegian football The 2009-season is the 104. season of competitive football in Norway.*2009 Tippeligaen *2009 Adeccoligaen *2009 Norwegian Football Cup*2009 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section Sogn og Fjordane Sogn og Fjordane is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde.... |
2 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 68 | 29 | 47 | 1st round | |
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section Sogn og Fjordane Sogn og Fjordane is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde.... |
1 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 21 | 55 | 1st qualifying round | Lost playoffs for promotion |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
3. Division Norwegian Third Division The Norwegian Third Division is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October... , section 8 |
2nd round |