In this week 9 match, on Sun May 29th, Haugesund hosts Aalesund in a meeting of these two Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Haugesund recorded a 1-4 loss against Bodø / Glimt. Sondre Sorlie scored the first goal for Bodø / Glimt in the 8th minute, then Runar Espejord added another in the 31st minute on a feed from Ulrik Saltnes. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches, while aalesund sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-1 win against Jerv. Erik Brenden scored the first goal for Jerv in the 65th minute, but Simen Nordli got the equalizer for Aalesund in the 78th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 80th minute on a goal by Isak Dybvik Maatta. Aalesund is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season.
Aalesund’s most prolific scorer has been Sigurd Haugen. The Norwegian attacker has netted two goals over the last five matches. Ndour has been the most prolific scorer on Haugesund in his last 5 matches with three goals.