In this Cup match held on 07 June 2023, Valerenga showcased a solid performance against Sotra SK, securing a 2-0 victory.
It was evident from the start how aggressive and dominant Valerenga was on the field. The 9 corner kicks they managed indicated a continuous offensive pressure, which Sotra SK's defense was constantly under. Comparatively, Sotra SK couldn't manage to secure any corner kicks, effectively highlighting their lack of offensive presence throughout the game.
With both teams equal in terms of discipline, one yellow card each, it doesn't appear that overly aggressive tactics had a significant impact on the outcome.
The most defining moments of the game happened in the first half when Valerenga managed to strike twice within a span of approximately 4 minutes. The swift two-goal difference early in the match proved to be psychologically advantageous for Valerenga, subsequently dictating the momentum of the entire game. The second-half saw no goals, further reiterating the strong defensive capability of Valerenga and Sotra SK's underwhelming attack.
Despite the second half yellow card by Sotra SK at 01:18:23, they could not seize the opportunity to interrupt Valerenga's rhythm and turn the tide. Valerenga stayed disciplined afterwards and only received their yellow card fairly late into the second half at 01:29:41, without much impact on the outcome of the match.
In summary, the factors contributing to Valerenga's victory over Sotra SK were multi-fold. Their early aggressive attacks that led to quick goals, the significant number of corner kicks taken which maintained persistent pressure on the Sotra SK's defense, and disciplined play, demonstrated their superiority over all sections of the game. Sotra SK found itself on the backfoot early in the game and was unable to regain control and create sufficient chances to challenge Valerenga, thus resulting in their defeat.
| Lose | 9-8 | Askoy FK vs Sotra SK | |
| Lose | 0-2 | Sotra SK vs Valerenga | |
| Win | 2-1 | Sotra SK vs Sandnes-Ulf | |
| Win | 1-3 | FK Fyllingsdalen vs Sotra SK | |
| Lose | 0-1 | Sotra SK vs FK Haugesund |
| Win | 1-0 | Valerenga vs Tromso IL | |
| Win | 0-4 | Oppsal IF vs Valerenga | |
| Win | 0-3 | FK Union Carl Berner vs Valerenga | |
| Lose | 2-4 | Valerenga vs FK Bodo/Glimt | |
| Win | 3-2 | Valerenga vs SK Brann |
| Home game | Sotra SK | 0 | 2 | Valerenga | Away game | Cup |
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