Aug 20th features a match where HamKam hosts Rosenborg at Briskeby Arena in a meeting of these two Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 12th placed HamKam is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Aalesund. Pål Alexander Kirkevold struck first for HamKam in the 39th minute, then Pål Alexander Kirkevold added another in the 47th minute In the end, Aalesund was frustrated by HamKam’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. HamKam ended the match with the shutout victory. HamKam is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while rosenborg is fresh off their 2-1 win against Haugesund. Sory Ibrahim Diarra struck first for Haugesund in the 3rd minute, but Rosten got the equalizer for Rosenborg in the 66th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 89th minute on a goal by Holte. Rosenborg is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
On the 4th of June, Rosenborg hosted HamKam in their last match together. Rosenborg won by a score of 4 to 0. Olaus Jair Skarsem scored the first goal for Rosenborg in the 18th minute, then Oscar Aga added another in the 52nd minute In the end, HamKam couldn’t muster any offence and Rosenborg ran away with the shutout win.
Rosenborg is fortunate enough to have Ole Saeter in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored four goals. Pål Alexander Kirkevold has been the most prolific scorer on HamKam in his last 5 matches with 3 goals.