On Sunday Jul 2nd, in week 12, Aalesund plays host to Rosenborg in a clash of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Aalesund recorded a 2-3 loss against Tromsø. Bjørn Martin Kristensen struck first for Aalesund in the 23rd minute on a feed from Nikolai Søyset Hopland, but Erlien got the equalizer for Tromsø in the 40th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 54th minute on a goal by Erlien. Aalesund looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 4 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Rosenborg recorded a 0-3 loss against Sarpsborg 08. Mikkel Maigaard scored the first goal for Sarpsborg 08 in the 22nd minute, then Eirik Wichne added another in the 24th minute In the end, Rosenborg couldn’t muster any offence and Sarpsborg 08 ran away with the shutout win. Rosenborg looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Rosenborg won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Rosenborg is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Olaus Jair Skarsem and Jayden Nelson each having 2 goals in their last 5. Aalesund’s top weapon lately has been Isaac Atanga, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches.