– It is completely indescribable. It’s fantastic. Being allowed to be with the girls again is the best experience I could have, Löfwenius tells news. For the Vålerenga striker, the cup gold was very special. When Vålerenga met Rosenborg in the final last year, she had to be helped off the field with a serious knee injury. One year later, Löfwenius finally made her comeback when she came on in the final seconds and helped secure the 1-0 victory. After the match, she was able to let go of the tears. – Means more than anyone can understand Löfwenius praises the support system and her teammates and says that it is they who have ensured that she is now finally back on the field. – Those seconds on the pitch mean more than anyone can understand. It means the world to me, says a tearful Löfwenius. TEARS: Mimmi Löfwenius Veum with the proof that she is cup champion in 2024. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB After the match, the forward celebrated with the supporters. – Now she can leave here with a good feeling, that Ullevaal is a place where she also has good memories, not just bad ones, says veteran Elise Thorsnes. – I am insanely happy that she is back, says Janni Thomsen. – We have seen all the training and work she has done to get back, so it was nice that she was able to come back now and we look forward to the time ahead, says Karina Sævik. HORRIBLE INJURY: This is what Mimmi Löfwenius Veum looked like after last year’s cup final. Photo: Privat Punished by old teammate It was VIF stopper Sara Hørte who became the big hero in the 1-0 victory. She scored the game’s only goal after just over an hour. The woman from Oslo played for Rosenborg for three years – and kept a clean sheet when the Trønders won 1-0 against VIF in the final last year – before announcing her transfer to the blue shirts this summer. SLO VÅLERENGA: Here Sara Hørte celebrates the cup gold in 2023. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB There she has helped win the series, played Champions League football and now became a match winner in the NM. – It’s nice to win this year too. It was fantastic last year and is the same this year, says Hørte to news. WON AGAIN: Here, Sara Hørte celebrates the cup gold after becoming the match winner against old club Rosenborg. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB Oppstykket game The opening at Ullevaal was characterized by many tough duels and stoppages in the game. Little testified if we were to get a goal show at Norway’s national arena. Vålerenga has struggled a lot with injuries this season. Coach Nils Lexerød had something to think about when both Ylinn Tennebø and Janni Thomsen each suffered knocks and had to be patched up on the sideline before half an hour had passed. TØFFE SMELLER: Here, VIF player Ylinn Tennebø receives treatment after being overstepped. Photo: Terje Bendiksby / NTB – We started well, but got a little out of rhythm after the injuries. I miss a little intensity in what we do, said VIF coach Nils Lexerød at 0-0 at half-time. Tamt Rosenborg He received an answer to the indictment. Led by national team player Karina Sævik, Vålerenga produced several good chances. The score also came after 62 minutes. See the goal below. Janni Thomsen hit a cross and the fallout landed at Sævik. She tapped in with a quick shot, but RBK goalkeeper Rugile Rulyte saved the shot. However, Sara Hørte was fastest on the return and scored 1–0 against old teammates. Thus, the centre-back could celebrate his second straight cup gold, this time as a match winner for Vålerenga, against a Rosenborg side that hardly created any chances. The technique is causing a stir: – Must reconsider 00:37 Here he is pushed off the barrier: – Scandal 00:48 Here the shoulder is dislocated 00:15 Sent the competitor straight off the track: – So dramatic 00:54 Show more Published 24.11 .2024, at 16.56 Updated 24.11.2024, at 18.02
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