Match report
Valur Reykjavik Defeats Rosenborg 1-0 in UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
Valur Reykjavik
1–0
FT
Rosenborg
Jul 11, 2018
Valur Reykjavik stunned Rosenborg with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League qualifier, thanks to a late goal by Eiður Aron Sigurbjörnsson. The Icelandic side held off the Norwegian champions with a resilient defense, securing a crucial win in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Valur Reykjavik 1-0 Rosenborg
- • Goal: Eiður Aron Sigurbjörnsson (84')
- • Substitutions: Valur Reykjavik - O. Finsen (74'), T. Thomsen (85')
- • Substitutions: Rosenborg - V. Hedenstad (41'), E. Botheim (64')
Lineups
Valur Reykjavik
Starting XI
- 1 A. Einarsson (G)
- 2 B. Sævarsson (D)
- 21 B. Eiríksson (D)
- 32 E. Sigurbjörnsson (D)
- 14 A. Geirsson (D)
- 7 H. Sigurðsson (M)
- 77 K. Sigurdsson (F)
- 11 S. Lárusson (M)
- 71 O. Finsen (M)
- 9 P. Pedersen
- 19 T. Thomsen (F)
Substitutes
- 10 G. Lýdsson
- 8 K. Halldórsson
- 3 I. Jónsson
- 4 E. Ingvarsson
- 5 S. Björnsson
- 17 A. Adolphsson
- 25 S. Jóhannesson
Rosenborg
Starting XI
- 1 A. Hansen (G)
- 4 T. Reginiussen (D)
- 16 E. Hovland (D)
- 2 V. Hedenstad (D)
- 3 B. Meling (D)
- 21 E. Reitan (D)
- 7 M. Jensen (M)
- 15 A. Trondsen (M)
- 17 J. Levi (F)
- 9 N. Bendtner (F)
- 34 E. Botheim (F)
Substitutes
- 25 M. Lundemo
- 14 A. Søderlund
- 22 M. Konradsen
- 24 A. Østbø
- 26 B. Šerbečić
- 35 E. Ceide
- 36 O. Skarsem
Timeline
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41' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Hedenstad · On: Marius Lundemo
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64' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Botheim · On: A. Søderlund
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74' Valur Reykjavik subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Finsen · On: G. Lýdsson
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84' Valur Reykjavik Goal · Normal GoalEiður Aron Sigurbjörnsson
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85' Valur Reykjavik subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Thomsen · On: Kristinn Ingi Halldórsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Valur Reykjavik | Rosenborg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 4 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eiður Aron Sigurbjörnsson's goal at the 84th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Valur Reykjavik, securing a vital lead.
- ▸ Rosenborg made two early substitutions (V. Hedenstad and E. Botheim) but failed to capitalize on their changes, allowing Valur to maintain their defensive stance.