rule set by the Norwegian FA to make it easier for clubs to utilise young national players on the highest level of Norwegian football. March 20: Brann opened the season with a 2-1 upset win against reigning champions Rosenborg. While Rosenborg were considered contenderes for the title by most experts before the season, Brann was deemed to have a tough season by most pundits, and many considered them relegation bound after losing key players like Erik Huseklepp, Petter Vaagan Moen and Jan Gunnar Solli and replacing them with Bosman players and youngsters. Kim Ojo scored and made an assist in his debut. July 6: Brann signed Tadas Labukas on a six-month contract. The Lithuanian striker came on a free transfer from Arka Gdynia. July 13: Nicolás Mezquida returned to C.A. Peñarol after Brann opted not to extend his loan deal. July 15: Juninho returned to Desportivo Brasil after spending six months on loan at Brann. July 18: Brann signed Maximiliano Bajter on a six-month loan deal from C.A. Peñarol. References 2011 Norwegian football clubs 2011 season