Rosenborg 2–3 Aalesund | Eliteserien | 16 May 2026

Result Summary

In one of the more surprising results of the Eliteserien weekend, Aalesund claimed a stunning 3–2 away victory at Rosenborg, overturning an early deficit to leave Lerkendal with all three points. Despite being outplayed across virtually every statistical category, Kjetil André Rekdal's side showed remarkable resilience and clinical efficiency to defeat Alexander Banor Tettey's home outfit.

Match Analysis

Rosenborg set the tone immediately, with Amin Chiakha breaking the deadlock in just the third minute, finishing with his left foot from an assist by Mads Bomholt. The early goal appeared to set Rosenborg on course for a comfortable afternoon, and the statistics largely back up their dominance — 66% ball possession, 119 attacks compared to Aalesund's 86, and 72 dangerous attacks to the visitors' 33. Rosenborg also enjoyed a remarkable 11 corners to nil and completed 83% of their passes versus Aalesund's 67%.

Yet clinical finishing ultimately proved decisive, and on that front Aalesund were the sharper side. Kristian Hemmingsen Lonnebu levelled on 29 minutes, converting from Marius Andresen's assist with a composed left-foot finish to ensure parity at the break. Despite Rosenborg's territorial control, the equaliser underlined Aalesund's ability to hurt on the counter.

Rosenborg made a double substitution at half-time — Adrian Pereira and Iver Fossum introduced for Jonas Mortensen and Ole Selnæs — but it was Aalesund who struck first after the interval. Mathias Christensen put the visitors ahead on 50 minutes, finishing right-footed from Endre Hjertager Osenbroch's assist to complete a stunning turnaround. Both sides had identical four shots on target, but Aalesund were simply more lethal with their opportunities.

The game appeared to swing back toward Rosenborg when Emil Konradsen Ceide reduced the deficit to 2–1 on 78 minutes with a right-foot finish. However, Aalesund responded almost immediately — substitute Davíð Snær Jóhannsson, on just four minutes earlier, teed up Endre Hjertager Osenbroch for a decisive third goal on 80 minutes, a left-foot strike that effectively sealed the points. The impact of Aalesund's bench was telling; Osenbroch himself was withdrawn shortly after at the 81st minute, having delivered both an assist and a goal in the second half.

The closing stages were fractious, with a flurry of yellow cards — five for Aalesund and one more each for Dino Islamovic and Aalesund's Alexander Hammer Kjelsen in stoppage time during what appeared to be a heated exchange. Elias Heggland Myrlid was also booked for time-wasting deep into added time, reflecting the tension of the final minutes as Rosenborg searched for a way back.

Prediction Review

Our pre-match forecast anticipated a 1–1 draw, giving the home side a 58% probability of victory and assigning Aalesund only a 19% chance of winning. That projection proved incorrect, as Aalesund's efficiency in front of goal belied their relatively limited attacking output. The model correctly identified Rosenborg's likely dominance in possession and attacks, but underestimated Aalesund's ability to convert limited opportunities into a matchwinning performance.

Key Takeaways

• Aalesund's clinical edge was the difference — four shots on target, three goals, a ruthless display under Rekdal.
• Rosenborg dominated the ball but lacked cutting edge, managing only four shots on target despite 119 attacks and 11 corners.
• The Osenbroch–Jóhannsson combination late in the game proved decisive and highlighted the quality of Aalesund's substitutes.
• Rosenborg's home form will concern Tettey, as a lead was surrendered twice