Aalesunds FK 5:5 Vålerenga IF — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Aalesunds FK and Vålerenga IF played out a remarkable 5-5 draw in the Eliteserien, with the home side throwing away a three-goal lead. Aalesunds raced to 5-2 before Vålerenga mounted a late comeback to snatch a point.

Mathias Christensen opened the scoring after three minutes, and after Mathias Grundetjern equalised, Aalesunds hit three more through Marcus Haagensen Reed, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen and Jakob Nyland Örsahl. Christensen scored his second on 56 minutes to make it 5-2, but Petter Strand, Grundetjern again and Carl Lange struck in the final half hour to level the game at 5-5.

Vålerenga controlled possession with 68% and registered 3.15 expected goals to Aalesunds' 1.93, yet still could not win. The hosts were clinical with their chances, while the visitors needed a late equaliser from Carl Lange to rescue a draw.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Aalesunds FK vs Vålerenga IF?

Aalesunds FK 5-5 Vålerenga IF (Eliteserien).

Who scored?

Mathias Christensen (3') for Aalesunds FK; Mathias Grundetjern (14') for Vålerenga IF; Marcus Haagensen Reed (16', assist Endre Hjertager Osenbroch) for Aalesunds FK; Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (29', assist Marcus Haagensen Reed) for Aalesunds FK; Lucas Haren (33', assist Mathias Grundetjern) for Vålerenga IF; Jakob Nyland Örsahl (35') for Aalesunds FK; Mathias Christensen (56', assist Uba Charles) for Aalesunds FK; Petter Strand (63', assist Mohamed Ofkir) for Vålerenga IF; Mathias Grundetjern (70', assist Mohamed Ofkir) for Vålerenga IF; Carl Lange (85', assist Kolbeinn Finnsson) for Vålerenga IF.

Were there any cards in Aalesunds FK vs Vålerenga IF?

Yellow cards: Kevin Tshiembe (Vålerenga IF).

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