Match Report
In the standings it was Aalesund 15th on 15 points, Vålerenga 11th on 21 — separated by 6. Scoring rates set the scale: Aalesund 1.56 scored and 2.39 conceded per game, Vålerenga 1.72 and 2.11, with the league averaging 1.55.
Aalesund's winless run stood at 5, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Across 27 recorded meetings, Aalesund have 9 wins to Vålerenga's 12, with 6 draws, at 3.04 goals per meeting.
The venue was Color Line Stadion, with room for 10,778 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Aalesund led 4-2 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-5.
Goal scorers
Aalesund: Mathias Christensen (3'), Marcus Reed (16'), Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (29'), J. Ørsahl (35'), Mathias Christensen (56') · Vålerenga: M. Grundetjern (14'), Lucas Haren (33'), Petter Strand (63'), M. Grundetjern (70'), Carl Lange (85')
Key stats
Possession: Aalesund 32% · Vålerenga 68% · Total shots: 24-22 · On target: 8-10 · Corners: 10-5