Series leader was too strong – Stabæk with the first Home Defeat – Asker and Bærum Budstikke

STABÆK-ROSENBORG 2.3

Stabæk has become known for its ability to shake your opponent just before the break and was on track to do the same against Rosenborg .

However, after leading by two goals collapsed Stabæk before 45 minutes were played.

– This is a battle we must win. We were angry at half time, but the atmosphere was good. We had everything to win, and I feel like we started the ball well. We let a good opportunity slip away, it’s heavy.

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In front of 4938 spectators in the stands took team already in the opening minutes of the match, after Adama Diomande turned away Rosenborg defender Holmar Orn Eyjólfsson, and put the 1- 0.

After roughly a quarter beat the same man tunnel on Mikael Dorsin before retiring into the box. Post his foot on the same Dorsin and went in goal. Thus, it was 2-0.

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The victory slipped

However, on a corner, six minutes before the break nodded Rosenborg plays ball in hand on Daniel Granli. Referee Svein Oddvar Moen gave the penalty. Pål André Helland made no mistake Rosenborg reduced.

– I think that it was weak to judge punish. Judge if you will, but it gets a little weak for my part, said Stabæk coach Bradley about the situation that started this comeback for Rosenborg.

Two minutes later slammed it again when Alexander Søderlund set 2-2 – and Stabæk went shocked enter into rest.

Quarter out in the second half put Søderlund winning goal – and ensured Stabæk first Home Defeat.

– There are not many that stand as high as we did against Rosenborg, but the two goals just before the break is unfortunate. We conceded more goals than we want, but we face a very strong team that knows how to end the fighting, summarizes captain Morten Skjønsberg after the first Home Defeat.

– Thinking no other

Adama Diomande will probably not credited Stabæk second goal – and falling behind leading scorer failed against Alexander Søderlund – who scored two on Monday evening.

– I care little about what others are doing, what they eat for dinner and such. I focus only on myself, says Diomande.

Next match for Stabæk away against Sarpsborg 08.