Late Vålerenga Double Denies Sarpsborg 08 in 2-2 Stadion Thriller
Sarpsborg 08 FF were on course for victory at Sarpsborg Stadion on 6 September, only to be pegged back by two Vålerenga goals in the final ten minutes. A crowd of 5,413 watched Gabriel Rajkovic snatch a 2-2 draw for the visitors deep in injury time. The result leaves Sarpsborg ninth in the Eliteserien with 24 points from 19 games.
A Night to Forget in the Final Ten Minutes
Sarpsborg 08 FF looked set for a comfortable home win at Sarpsborg Stadion on 6 September, leading 2-1 deep into the second half. But Vålerenga had other ideas, striking twice in the closing stages to deny the hosts all three points in a dramatic Eliteserien encounter.
Petter Strand pulled one back for the visitors in the 80th minute to make it 2-1, before Gabriel Rajkovic completed the turnaround — converting a late equaliser assisted by Aaron Olsen — in the 90th minute to seal a 2-2 draw. Sarpsborg had led 1-0 at half-time and appeared in full control for long stretches of the match.
A crowd of 5,413 was inside the ground to witness the late collapse, and the mood at the final whistle was one of frustration rather than relief.
Where It Leaves Sarpsborg 08 in the Table
The draw leaves Sarpsborg 08 on 24 points from 19 Eliteserien matches, sitting ninth in the table. It was a result that stung all the more given the team's strong home form in 2026 — four wins, two draws and one defeat from seven home league games coming into September.
Sarpsborg's home record has been one of the genuine bright spots of their season, making Sarpsborg Stadion a difficult place for visiting sides to come. Surrendering a lead so late will have raised questions about the squad's ability to see games out, something the coaching staff will be keen to address quickly.
Eyes Turn to Friday's Home Date with KFUM Oslo
With a trip to Fredrikstad on 13 September in between, attention now turns to the next home fixture: KFUM Oslo visit Sarpsborg Stadion on Friday 18 September for Matchday 22 of the Eliteserien. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 local time.
The match represents an immediate opportunity for Sarpsborg 08 to bounce back on home turf and re-establish the Stadion as a fortress. KFUM Oslo currently sit 12th in the table, meaning Sarpsborg will be expected to take all three points in front of their own supporters and close the gap on the top half of the division.
