Rosenborg Secures Third Straight Win After Exhibition Match Protest

Rosenborg achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Fredrikstad, marking their third straight win since the mid-season break. This commanding performance came just three days after a heavy 0-5 defeat against Manchester United in an exhibition match.

Football expert Lars Tjærnås lauded Rosenborg's display, stating that the team met all expectations, not just in terms of winning but also in their style of play. "When you have been as weak for so long as RBK has been, the most important thing is of course to win," Tjærnås told VG. "But in that club and city, there should also be demands on the way they play. Tonight, I believe they hit all parameters."

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When you have been as weak for so long as RBK has been, the most important thing is of course to win. But in that club and city, there should also be demands on the way they play. Tonight, I believe they hit all parameters.

However, the victory was tempered by a supporter protest. Fan groups Ultras Nidaros and FN-13 remained silent for the first 15 minutes of the match, demonstrating against the club's decision to play the exhibition game against Manchester United. They argued that the match prioritized profit and commercialization over the club's identity and the integrity of the league.

Rosenborg's managing director, Tore Berdal, acknowledged the supporters' right to protest and understood their arguments. He explained that the decision to play the friendly was driven by a lack of European competition this season and financial considerations. Despite the protest, the Rosenborg players delivered a strong performance on the field, with Adrian Pereira scoring a spectacular opening goal in the tenth minute.

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We are not playing in Europe this year, and so we at Rosenborg thought we could gain international experience in another way. We will not hide the fact that it was also financially motivated.