In this week 9 match on May 29th, Haugesund will host Aalesund in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, Haugesund recorded a 1-4 loss against Bodø / Glimt. Sondre Sorlie struck first for Bodø / Glimt in the 8th minute on a feed from Amahl Pellegrino, then Runar Espejord added another in the 31st minute. Haugesund looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10, while aalesund is fresh off their 2-1 win against Jerv. Erik Brenden scored the first goal for Jerv in the 65th minute, then Simen Nordli tied it up for Aalesund in the 78th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 80th minute on a goal by Maatta. Aalesund is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Aalesund’s top weapon lately has been Sigurd Haugen, who has two goals in the last 5 matches. Alioune Ndour has been the most prolific scorer on Haugesund in his last five matches with 3 goals.