English:
Brann Crushes Valerenga in Thrilling Card-Filled Match
Bergen witnessed a vibrant encounter at the Brann Stadion, where Brann dominated with a resounding victory over Valerenga. The match, corresponding to matchday 21 of the Norwegian Eliteserien, was marked by a high pace and numerous cautions.
Valerenga surprised early on with an early goal from F. Thorvaldsen in the 8th minute, although Thorvaldsen himself would receive a yellow card shortly after. Brann’s response was not long in coming, and U. Mathisen equalized the score in the 14th minute.
The second half began with a goal from E. Sorensen for Valerenga, putting them back in the lead. However, Brann unleashed their offensive power with goals from F. Myhre in the 57th and a goal from S. Magnusson in the 66th, the latter after an assist from J. Soltvedt, turning the score around. Brann controlled the rest of the match, maintaining possession of the ball at 63%.
The match was not without controversy, with a total of six yellow cards shown to Brann and two to Valerenga. The tension reached its peak at the end of the match, with a red card for H. Bjordal of Valerenga.
In terms of statistics, Brann demonstrated their superiority with 63% possession of the ball, 17 shots (11 on target) and 12 corners. Valerenga, meanwhile, had 37% possession, 8 shots (4 on target) and 4 corners. In the end, Brann took the victory at home.
Substitutions brann: at minute 60 E. Gudmundsson came in and N. Castro went out., at minute 60 T. Pedersen came in and D. De Roeve went out., at minute 61 U. Mathisen came in and N. Holm went out., at minute 79 J. Soltvedt came in and V. Dragsnes went out., at minute 90 S. Magnusson came in and M. Sande went out.
Substitutions valerenga: at minute 61 V. Hedenstad came in and H. Sjatil went out., at minute 73 F. Ambina came in and E. Hagen went out., at minute 73 M. Ofkir came in and P. Strand went out., at minute 79 C. Lange came in and S. Sjovold went out., at minute 79 I. Nasberg came in and K. Tshiembe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brann
Titulares:
Valerenga
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