“Ole Selnæs opens the scoring early for Rosenborg”
“Amin Chiakha doubles Rosenborg's lead just two minutes later”
Pivotal“Aslak Witry scores right before halftime to put Rosenborg 4-0 up”
Pivotal“Noah Sahsah completes his brace moments into the second half, making it 5-0”
Pivotal“Ole Selnæs turns the ball into his own net as Tromsø continue their fightback”
Rosenborg
Tromsø
Outstanding performance
Rosenborg•MidfielderRosenborg produced a ruthless opening half, scoring five times before the break as Ole Selnæs, Amin Chiakha, Noah Sahsah (twice) and Aslak Witry all got on the scoresheet against a stunned Tromsø defense. The hosts controlled the game throughout, with 54% possession and 10 shots on target reflecting their attacking efficiency, while Tromsø managed just three goals of their own from Troy Nyhammer, a Heine Åsen Larsen penalty, and an unfortunate Selnæs own goal to make the final score respectable. Sahsah's brace either side of half-time was the difference-maker, capping off a first-half masterclass that Tromsø never recovered from despite a spirited response after the interval. For Rosenborg, this emphatic win offers a much-needed lift given their lowly league position, while Tromsø's late rally will offer little consolation given how the match was already gone by the hour mark.
How entertaining was this match?
Rosenborg's blistering home form collides with Tromsø's push for continental qualification at Lerkendal. With Rosenborg unbeaten in four straight at home and Tromsø sitting third, this Eliteserien clash carries plenty of weight for both sides' seasons.
