Chiakha decides for Rosenborg BK against Viking
Amin Chiakha was the hero as Rosenborg BK beat Viking 2-1 at Lerkendal on Friday. With the win, the team is now 9th in Eliteserien with 21 points, six wins, three draws and seven losses from 16 games. They have scored 23 goals and conceded 21, with a goal difference of +2. Chiakha has scored in six consecutive games and was decisive as RBK overcame Viking, who would have taken over the top spot with a win.
How did the match go?
Emil Konradsen Ceide opened the scoring for Rosenborg after 15 minutes. Chiakha played a crucial role in the goal as he found Ceide inside the box. Viking equalized late in the game through Zlatko Tripic, but Chiakha scored the winner later. Viking captain Tripic started on the bench and came on with half an hour remaining.
What does this mean for Rosenborg BK?
The win is an important upturn for Rosenborg under Freyr Alexandersson. The team is now just one point behind Lillestrøm in fourth place. Chiakha has become a key player for RBK and has scored in six consecutive games. He told TV 2 that he is at Rosenborg to decide games and play for the biggest club in Norway.
What comes next?
Rosenborg BK is 20 points behind league leader Bodo/Glimt. The team has won three of their last five games and appears to be on the rise in the table. Viking will chase Champions League qualification in the coming weeks and travel to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb.
