Emil Konradsen Ceïde scored for Rosenborg BK after just 16 seconds in a convincing 4-0 victory over HamKam at Lerkendal. The win marked the club's sixth victory since the summer break and opened a four-point gap to HamKam in the Eliteserien table.
The goal came from an assist by Ole Selnæs, with Ceïde beating HamKam defender Snorre Strand-Nilsen before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Marcus Sandberg. "It was fantastic. A damn good start to the match, it can't get any better than that," Ceïde said after the game. Rosenborg's attacking play continued to dominate, and Noah Sahsah doubled the lead seven minutes into the second half. Amin Chiakha finished the rout with two goals to secure the comprehensive home win.
Before the summer break, Rosenborg were second from bottom in the Eliteserien, but under new head coach Freyr Alexandersson the team has completely turned the trend around. Alexandersson was named the Eliteserien Manager of the Month for August, recognition for the dramatic improvement. Following this win, Rosenborg sit eighth in the league with 24 points from 18 games. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 26, giving them a goal difference of +1. The team's recent form shows one win and one loss in their last two matches.
This performance stands in sharp contrast to the defeat against league leaders Bodø/Glimt just days earlier. Rosenborg lost 4-2 away to Glimt on August 30th, a result that left them 23 points behind the leaders in the title race. Yet, the win over HamKam shows the team has found consistency at home at Lerkendal.
The match against HamKam was important as the opponent trailed Rosenborg by just one point before kickoff. With the victory, the gap increased to four points, giving Rosenborg important breathing room in the middle of the table. The win also confirmed HamKam's long-standing difficulties at Lerkendal, as their last victory at this venue came 20 years ago.
Rosenborg's defensive solidity and attacking efficiency were evident throughout the match. HamKam's Mohamed Ofkir admitted the early goal was a tough start. "It's a tough start. We don't have time to turn around before they've scored, but that's how it is," he said. Rosenborg's players used the momentum from the fast start and controlled the remainder of the contest.
With this confidence, Rosenborg will now focus on their next challenge, a home match against Tromsø on September 12th. Tromsø currently sit third in the Eliteserien, promising a significantly tougher test. This match will be a key test of whether Rosenborg's positive trend under Alexandersson can be maintained against a top-side.
Preparations for that match begin immediately, and the players will need to build on the energy from this convincing performance. The win provides a solid foundation ahead of the meeting with one of the league's strongest teams.
Rosenborg BK's next home match at Lerkendal is against Tromsø, who are ranked third in the league, on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.
