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Strømsgodset I.F.
Strømsgodset I.F. -or "Godset"- is a Norwegian football club from Drammen. The club was founded February 10 1907, but was most successful in the 60s and 70s, lead by the young striker Steinar Pettersen and his class-mates, who got Strømsgodset from 4. division to the elite division in just a few years. Strømsgodset won the Norwegian Premier League in 1970 and the Norwegian Cup in 1969, 1970, 1973 and 1991. In 1997 Strømsgodset had one of the best seasons in recent times, finishing 3rd in the premier division and losing the cup final.
In 2005 the club find itself in the first division, fighting for promotion. They are now coached by Anders Jacobsen.
Home Ground
Strømsgodset play their home games at Marienlyst stadium. Marienlyst is one of Norways most intimate football arenas, with a current capacity of approx. 12500, after a major improvement in 2003. There are 6400 seats on the sides and 1100 at one of the ends and 5000 on the clock stand.
Record attendance through all times is 16.687 against Rosenborg in 1969.
Field measurements are 106 m x 66 m.
Marienlyst is frequently used in Norway's U21 International matches.
picture of Marienlyst (http://www.godset.no/fotoalbum/marienlyst/Marienlyst1.jpg)
External links
- Strømsgodset IF (http://www.godset.no)
- Godsetunionen - Supporter club (http://www.godsetunionen.com)