Bodø/Glimt took the points with a 2-1 away win at Vålerenga, a result built on early control and a decisive second goal. They led from the 19th minute and saw the game out after Vålerenga pulled one back late.
Andreas Helmersen put Bodø/Glimt ahead in the 19th minute, and Haitam Aleesami doubled the lead on 76 minutes. Vålerenga’s Gabriel Rajkovic scored with three minutes left, but Bodø/Glimt held on for the win.
The away side dominated possession with 61% and had more of the ball in dangerous areas, with 15 total shots to Vålerenga’s 14 and an expected goals figure of 1.90 against 1.35. Vålerenga pushed forward late, but Bodø/Glimt’s control in midfield and two well-taken goals proved decisive.
