Vålerenga Fotball lost their second and final derby of the year against Lillestrøm, falling 2-0 at Åråsen Stadion. The match, played in rainy and dark conditions on Saturday 12 September, secured a league double for LSK with identical 2-0 scorelines this season.
The game was decided in two phases. After 25 minutes, Ruben Gabrielsen put the hosts ahead. The former Vålerenga defender said he was pleased to have sent the home team into the lead. That scoreline held until late in the second half, when Thomas Lehne Olsen doubled the advantage to 2-0, definitively ending any hopes of a Vålerenga comeback.
Lucas Ravn-Haren, the team's top scorer, was involved in creating a few of the clear chances for the boys in blue, but none found the net. The defeat extends a worrying run of form for Vålerenga, who have now failed to win in their last five league matches, recording three losses and two draws.
There are no new injury concerns reported from the match. The sidelined players Magnus Sjøeng and Fredrik Ambina remain out of the squad. The next opportunity to reverse the trend comes quickly, with a home fixture against Fredrikstad on Sunday 20 September.
This result leaves Vålerenga in a difficult position in the league standings, increasing the pressure to find a winning formula. See how the team sits in the standings following this round.
