Rosenborg BK secured a important 4-3 victory over HamKam in the Eliteserien on Saturday, September 5th. The match was a goal-filled thriller decided by a brace from forward A. Chiakha.
The game was covered by TNT Sports. Rosenborg started brightly and took the lead in just the second minute through E. Ceide. HamKam managed to equalize before the break. After halftime, N. Sahsah put Rosenborg back in front in the 53rd minute, before Chiakha extended the lead to 3-1 seven minutes later. HamKam pulled one back, but Chiakha netted his second goal in the 77th minute to secure a 4-2 lead. A late consolation goal created tension, but Rosenborg held on.
Rosenborg's win helped stays in the Eliteserien. With this victory, the team sits in sixth place with 27 points from 19 games. They have eight wins, three draws, and eight losses. Their goal difference is +5, with 31 goals scored and 26 conceded. The team remains 20 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt, showing there is still a gap to the top.
The team's standings show a stable mid-table position. Their last match before this was a 2-1 win over Viking on August 14th. Rosenborg's recent form over the last five games shows a positive trend with four wins and just one loss. They enter the next match on a two-game winning streak.
A. Chiakha was the clear match-winner with his two goals in the 60th and 77th minutes. His contribution was decisive in securing the three points. E. Ceide also set an important early tone with his goal after just two minutes. N. Sahsah provided the third goal that gave Rosenborg control in the second half.
On the defensive side, M. Johnsgård received a yellow card in the 23rd minute, and B. Isufi was also booked just before halftime. Both teams employed a 4-3-3 formation, which contributed to an open and attacking game.
Despite the win, Rosenborg must manage several injury absences. Players such as Dino Islamović, Iver Fossum, Johan Johanessen Bakke, and Jonas Svensson are currently sidelined. This affects the manager's options when selecting the team.
Fans can track the status of all injuries on our dedicated injuries page. The absentee list is significant and includes both offensive and defensive players, testing the squad's depth.
Rosenborg's next task is a tough home match against Tromsø, who sit third in the table. That game is played on Saturday, September 12th. It will be an important test against a higher-placed opponent.
Rosenborg will need a similar performance to the one against HamKam to take points against a strong Tromsø side. The team has shown good form with four wins in the last five, and they will aim to extend the positive run.
