• Aalesund – Brann 1-2 (1-0)
ÅLESUND (Dagbladet): In the opening series against Stabæk met 5941 spectators arrived to support AaFK. Against Fire today was spectator number almost doubled – to 10,013 spectators.
It was unlikely because SUNNMØRINGEN sold into itself in a very good way in the 0-3 defeat to Haugesund in the previous match. The reason tilskuerdoblingen was simple: The city’s returning son, John Arne Riise, was back.
The atmosphere was unusually good at Color Line Stadion. It was like a journey in time back to when ÅFK home games was associated with a full house and tremendous enthusiasm.
The former Liverpool- and Roma player started However settlement on the bench. So we had the home fans wait to see today’s draw.
Nevertheless, the cheering quickly when Peter Orry Larsen got dream hits after five minutes. After 59 minutes, the visitors however Remi Johansen and Fire. Seconds later came the moment that the home fans were waiting for:
John Arne Riise were exchanged – for his first game in Ålesund since 1998 and its first Soccer match in his hometown ever – in an unfamiliar hanging spissrrolle .
– the frame around the game to 10 out of 10. It was absolutely fantastic and gave me extremely much energy. I was incredibly excited. It’s incredibly cool that so many show up and support us. Then it is very annoying that we fail to take the points in this match, says Riise told Dagbladet.
– It made me angry. I had to blow a bit in the locker room. We do not like we agreed. It irritates me no end. Fire is a team we should preferably beat at home, says 35-year-old.
Attach brake Karadas
Riise showed that there is still power in firing wide, but the reunion with AaFK fans were far from a dream. Instead stood another seasoned salty, Azar Karadas Front headed the 2-1 to Brann.
Thus cheated Karadas, who spoke much with Riise during heating, its former national team mate of the party had been hoping for.
– It was nice to see John Arne again. We talked about everything. He is a wonderful guy, says Karadas Dagbladet.
– He did not get the party had been hoping for. That’s football. It was lovely that we managed to turn the game to our advantage, telling the match winner.
Also Brann captain Vadim Demidov smiled broadly after the turnaround.
– This is something completely different than what we did last time we were in the Premier League. We show high team morale and fighting for each other. It’s very gratifying, says Demidov told Dagbladet.
– Is Fire a team to be reckoned with in the top half?
– Haha, no, I will not say anything about. We are Fire and comes from Bergen and was happy to take off. We will not do it now, says Demidov.
Orry dream hits
Although AaFK fans did not see John Arne Riise from the start, they quickly something to rejoice over. After five minutes, the packed arena served a dream destination.
Aaron Thrandarsons spigot ended up with Peter Orry Larsen in space. Midfield player with the most Soccer matches in AaFK history, beaten to from 20 meters. The shot was perfect and flew up in the angle of the beautiful view.
Fire was constantly dangerous fore and after 20 minutes Daniel Braaten got a very good chance when he landed defender Andreas Lie. But just as the former national bend should quit, he was stopped by a oppoffrende Mikkel Kirkeskov.
Time Travel
After 22 minutes, cheered AaFK fans again when big brother Riise stood up and started warming.
Then took home supporters using ancient chants which got underway the stadium. Such scenes have football in Ålesund seen very many years. It was like being on a journey back in time.
Fire created a new good chance after half an hour, but Vadim Demidov header went just past the post. Five minutes before the break rolled AaFK up some beautiful movement down the right wing, but it was only almost.
Secondly Braaten another good chance but Small escaped with fright.
Fire-tying and Riise debut
59 minutes offset Fire after a goalkeeper mistake from Andeas Small. The shot of Remi Johansen was hard and got a little bow, but went right on AaFK goalkeeper. Yet rushing the ball in the net, and Fire fans will rejoice.
As black AaFK coach Trond Fredriksen giving the home fans what they had been waiting for an hour: John Arne Riise were exchanged – for his first game Aalesund since 1998 and its first Soccer match in his hometown ever. It triggered storms of applause at Color Line Stadium, although it all happened just seconds after Johansen’s goal.
Riise went into a second striker role and seemed extremely motivated in his new role for his new club . Ether 71 minutes Asked Riise himself up to take a free-kick from 35 meters. Expectations of the stadium rose, but the shot went through the wall and into the corner.
Hero Karadas
Five minutes later tested 35-year-old left foot out again, but the tough Knee Strokes went wide.
after 81 minutes counterattacked Fire five against two, which ended in a mega chance Erik Huseklepp. The shot of the former England- and Italy pro however went through Small and just outside the far post.
Instead it was another former overseas professional takers. Azar Karadas towered head a corner after 83 minutes, won the duel with Riise to head Fire up 2-1.
Thus took Bergeners the first trepoenger Alesund.
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