Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Vålerenga (6th, 44 pts) held a 24-point advantage over Jerv (16th, 20 pts). Vålerenga had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1/2.3 for Jerv and 1.73/1.63 for Vålerenga (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.63.
Jerv had been beaten in three straight games. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Vålerenga. From the last five rounds, Jerv held 4 points of 15 and Vålerenga 12.
J.J. Ugland Stadion - Levermyr staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,300. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Vålerenga led 3-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-5.
Goal scorers
Jerv: Mikael Ugland (27'), A. Şimşir (71') · Vålerenga: Amor Layouni (34'), J. Eng (90'), Henrik Björdal (38'), Mathias Wichmann (58' og), J. Nation (9')
Key stats
Possession: Jerv 42% · Vålerenga 57% · Total shots: 15-17 · On target: 6-8 · Corners: 1-6