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Viking Defeats Rosenborg in Tense Match in Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway – In a match filled with tension and cards, Viking secured a victory over Rosenborg in their Eliteserien match, corresponding to matchday 20. The game, played at the Lyse Arena, was marked by physical play and several cautions.
Viking took the lead thanks to a penalty converted by V. Berisha in the 39th minute, who was also cautioned shortly after. The first half ended with the home side in control, although without extending their lead.
In the second half, V. Berisha once again made his presence felt on the scoreboard, scoring a goal in the 56th minute, extending Viking’s advantage. Rosenborg, despite having more ball possession (54% compared to Viking’s 46%), struggled to convert their opportunities. It wasn’t until the 85th minute that S. Vaananen pulled one back for Rosenborg.
Despite Rosenborg’s efforts to equalize in the final minutes, Viking managed to defend their lead and secure the three points. The match ended with a total of seven yellow cards, four for Rosenborg and three for Viking, reflecting the intensity and physical contest on the field. Referee Kristoffer Hagenes had a busy afternoon managing the match. Viking ended the game with 13 shots (5 on target) and 8 corners, while Rosenborg had 14 shots (2 on target) and 7 corners.
Substitutions rosenborg: at minute 46 U. Jenssen came in and A. Pereira went out., at minute 46 J. Reitan-Sunde came in and D. Duris went out., at minute 79 E. K. Ceide came in and N. Holm went out.
Substitutions viking: at minute 67 E. Austbo came in and P. Christiansen went out., at minute 71 J. Hansen came in and R. Alte went out., at minute 71 S. Bjorshol came in and H. Heggheim went out., at minute 83 V. Berisha came in and H. Mikaelsson went out., at minute 83 S. Kvia-Egeskog came in and S. Svendsen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Viking
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Rosenborg
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