Rosenborg knocks down Brann, and ricovers Bille Nielsen

That this Rosenborg-Brann could finish in this way, it was told by the history: in the 23 matches played there was a scoring average of 3.8 goals per game: it was too easy to bet. It was just easy also to bet on the victory of Rosenborg , that in the last four matches beat Brann three times , scoring 15 goals . So this match could have been the turning point of the season for the team from Trondheim, which brings back to goal the striker Danish director Bille Nielsen , who had missed the last match for the well known facts with the police. But the game didn't start in the best way , as usual this season. At 14 ' Brann took the lead with Skaanes : lightning counter-attack of the guests, who were three against three , Huseklepp passed the ball to Skaanes , and midfielder couldn't go wrong , and scored the 1-0 . Now it seems an unsolvable problem the defense of Rosenborg , who can not find balance. Being this problem , mr . Hansen saw that it must push the team in attack , even if it was easier for the opponents to score . We are in the 5th round, and Rosenborg took almost 2 goals per match. The tactic of Perry began to glimpse already in this match , and we could wait only five minutes to see the goals from captain Reginiussen , who had already scored in the national cup match last Wednesday valid for entering the second round. The assist was usually by Gamst Pedersen on a free-kick, the man most important at this moment in the team, an infinite resource . Rosenborg began to attack persistently, and after nine minutes the goal of the advantage with Svensonn : on a corner kick by Mix Diskerud , Strandberg protracted with the head the ball in the box , Svensonn pounced on the ball and beat the goalkeeper : 2 -1. The goal was greeted with a standing ovation, and the midfielder born in Levanger celebrated the goal as if he had scored the goal of the life , the ninth with the shirt of Rosenborg . This creates the conditions for a spectacular second half , which gave for all viewers four goals . The first of these four goals , however, was marked once again by Skaanes , although just few minutes before Rosenborg had a chance to close the match with Bernsten , author of a powerful shot from outside the box deflected in corner by the keeper. As mentioned , however, was Brann to score the 2-2 , at 60 ' : Lindemann Jensen lost the ball in midfield, Brann again on a counterattack , Badji fed the ball to Skaanes that hit it into the net for the draw. Brann also risked to score the goal of 3-2: Lund Hansen erred the launch on which pounced Barmen , which replaced at 59 ' Huseklepp , author of a good first half . Barmen let it go a powerful shot that was deflected in corner by Hansen . But Rosenborg didn't lose the head and threw himself headlong into the attack to try the advantage goal . Jensen wanted to redeem the error committed shortly before, that had led to the equalizing goal, and scored a spectacular goal : a shot five meters outside the box that bag in the corner of the net , 3-2 . Brann holded for another ten minutes, but then was forced to collapse, inevitably , under the weight of the supporters at Lerkendal Stadion . Riku Riski was brought down in the penalty area , and the referee had no doubt , penalty. Reviewing the action , the foul is no doubt , but Soderlund presents himself in the box, in order to strike. And he scored the 4-2. It  was done , but in order to end the party in the best way, we had to see another goal, a goal by Bille Nielsen. Once again, was committed a fouil in the box on Riku Riski (this time it is the fould was  clear) and the referee whistled a second penalty , which beat Bille , scoring the final 5-2 . The exultation that followed may be saw exaggerated for the fifth goal , but entirely justified if it is aware of the dark period that he has passed the Danish striker. A beautiful game well played by Rosenborg , that is four points behind the league leader, and champion of the last Tippeligaen, Stromsgodset . The problems remain the defense , but what matters is to win, and if this happens...

The Nicki Bille instance: Rosenborg spoke

Finally the society spoke about the Nicki Bille Nielsen instance. Bille was arrested in Copenaghen by the police, and there were many doubts about his permanence in Rosenborg Ballklubb. It was not the first time, indeed, that the Dane striker made something wrong cause of his behaviour. This is the communicate made by RBK via his website:

"Since the case with Nicki Bille Nielsen happened and was made known to the club, we have worked to provide us the relevant facts of the case. The case is covered with great interest and has many aspects to it. As an employer, we must act responsibly and protect the club, players and others involved. We consider it very serious that one of our players being detained by police, brought to the police station and get the charges against him. Rosenborg players are role models and should act accordingly. In Rosenborg should be room for everyone and it should be possible to have a different personality.

The club has in recent days been in contact with Nicki Bille, we have talked with appropriate witnesses, been in contact with Nicki's attorney, watched videos of the arrest and spoke with the police in Copenhagen and Trondheim.We have also been in contact with Nicki Billes agents and interrogated us with relevant professionals.

We do not and can not decide whether police in Copenhagen have acted reprehensible. Our point is that the police, whether in Trondheim or Copenhagen acts as a track power to do.

The club wishes to stress that we are looking very seriously at what happened.

Based on the information we currently have and Copenhagen Police further process, will Nicki Bille from Friday again be in training in Rosenborg. We perceive that there is no doubt that Nicki in this case has acted inappropriately to public space and through that again put himself in a situation where he has been in trouble with the police and arrested. This is not consistent with being Rosenborg player and role model.  

The club's reaction to what has happened is that Nicki Bille imposed alcohol ban. In addition, the club along with Nicki utilizing his positive qualities and energy in social work. We will get back to what this entails.

Rosenborg Trondheim Klub, 24 April 2014"

So Bille will remain at Rosenborg, but he will be utilized in social work, and will be imposed an alcohol ban for him. 

The things we won't do for the champs....

The former player Olsen stops Rosenborg: 2-2 at Aspmyra Stadion

Finished with a draw the match against Bodo Glimt , the team placed first in the last Adeccoligaen. Third draw of the season for Rosenborg , who cannot drive out the ghosts above Trondheim. Rosenborg played without Nicki Bille Nielsen ; The Danish striker , in fact, has become protagonist in an unpleasant fact in his native city (Copenhagen) during the easter holidays, so he was excluded from the match at Aspmyra Stadion. Rosenborg is now deciding what to do, but it seems that the conclusion is only one: sell the striker . In Trondheim supporters are tired of his temperament , his character instinctive and violent. In September he was arrested and imprisoned in similar circumstances. So mr. Perry is forced to put into Soderlund , in the usual 4-3-3 : Alexander Lund Hansen - Jonas Svensson , Stefan Strandberg , Tore Reginiussen , Jørgen Skjelvik - Morten Gamst Pedersen , Daniel Berntsen , Mike Jensen - Mikkel Diskerud , Alexander Søderlund , Riku Riski . 
The hosts hit the ground running, and at 7 ' minute scored with Laajab : lightning counter-attack team by Bodo, orchestrated by one of the former player, Trond Olsen (the other is our Daniel Berntsen , who grew up in the opposing team). Strandberg forget the attacker in the yellow shirt behind him, wich could be face to face with Lund Hansen , and overcame him with a delightful lob. Another goal conceded on a counterattack by the team of Trondheim, who can not find defensive solidity. Even Strandberg , as Ronning and Reginiussen, is not able to play as central defender: too many mistakes during the match, and in both goals there is something he erred.
Fortunately, however, Rosenborg reacted , and at 11' equalized with Morten Gamst Pedersen, the hit of the winter market. Mix intercepted the ball to Soderlund, wich suddenly fed it to Gamst. Powerful shot unstoppable for Londak : 1-1 . After the draw , Rosenborg is the absolute ruler of the race, and is likely to go ahead immediately on advantage. Gamst Pedersen crossed the ball on a free kick to Strandberg, wich was lonely in the penalty area, but he get a goal very very easy wrong. He couldn't atone for the fatal mistake that has made him an accomplice in the first opponent's goal. Rosenborg is alive and seeking the advantaging goal , and the goal came at 63 ' with Soderlund ; the striker who had replaced Bille Nielsen scored the 1-2 on a defensive inattention of Bodo Glimt , who get the offside trap wrong and left the Norwegian forward lonely . Gamst Pedersen gave back the assist that led to the first goal hitting the ball with the chest to Soderlund , the former Haugesund player made no mistake , and Rosenborg scored . The team of Trondheim intended to close as soon as possible the match, and the opportunities arrived : from free kick , with the usual duo Gamst - Soderlund, but this time the striker failed to tuck the ball into the net with his head , thanks to a splendid saved made by the goalkeeper . Still Gamst , served this time not by Soderlund but by Mix Diskerud : the ball went out . 

As usual , for the most cruel law of football , who does not close the game, undergoes a draw , and so it was: at 81 ' Bodo entered in the box, with a beautiful lob Richards overcame his direct opponent feeding the ball to Konradsen, which crossed from the end line to the center of the box. Ndiaye incredibly missed to score and the ball went to Olsen, who found himselfto be in front ot Lund Hansen and didn't hesitate to hit in the net. What is most disconcerting in this action is Strandberg , who saw that Ndiaye was going to kick, and so he turned to cover himself, and didn't realize that instead the ball came near him , leaving Olsen free to score. Bad day for the central defender, very bad . Rosenborg fell asleep , and on the wings the Bodo Glimt players did what they want , easily surpassing the old fullback and thirty-seven aged Dorsin, making dangerous cross into the box . Not only: at the last minute Bodo Glimt also risked to score again , always with Olsen, who was retained by Riski when he was about to shoot. The referee stopped the match and cautioned the Finnish wing of Rosenborg . At the end of the match Olsen said : "We should scored the 3-2 if I had not been held there . Richards and I were ready to pull , and it was almost a goal done. " So Ended up , 2-2 , but the Rosenborg continues to go through the tunnel of the crisis. How to get out ?

Rosenborg wins but doesn't convince.

Rosenborg back to win after having drawn its first two matches of the season. Two games that should have win easily , but from which it brought home only two points. This was beacuse of a defense very weak, that allowed opponents to score easily. So the choice of Mr. Hansen to replace Ronning (author of two bad games), with Strandberg . Instead of us Odd came from a draw with the newly arrived Sandnes Ulf , and with the resounding victory at home against Molde, one of the favorite teams to win the Tippeligaen , after the fluctuating season of last year. The match against Odd was a game that Rosenborg had to win. Fortunatly it was, but the risk of drawing ( or even losing ) this time was enormous , against a team that is able to create problems to the opponent. Rosenborg made it seen in the opponent's box and scored from a corner kickat 4' with Strandberg (once again Mr. Hansen nailed the change , as had happened in the opening match against Viking , although there had been changes during the game) . Already in the other two matches Rosenborg started in a very strong way, going in the opponent's box in order to score, but this didn't happened, and this is the difference between us and the good teams in Europe. Then Rosenborg has the unfortunate idea to leave the field to the opponents , and so they began to attack . Rosenborg freaked out, and the opponents were very close to score the 1-1- In short , apart from the initial goal , the game seemed to be canalized in the wrong railways , as against Viking and Aalesund . Unlike the other two teams , in Odd lacked a little of determination (and especially class) that prevented Rosenborg to make another bad show in front of their home supporters . Fortunatly we have a great goalkeeper, maybe the best keeper of our league, Lund Hansen. After a match played at a pace quite bland , Odd was done under in the last minute , and 83 ' Strandberg risked to ruin his day of glory , making a foul in the penalty area . The penalty kick was beaten by Rashani , who kicked central, and so Hansen could reject the ball easily. The real miracle happened later, when, on the rebound , Rashani hit the ball sure that he would have scored, but Hansen made a incredible save , which proved crucial to the team in Trondheim. At the last minute Nicki Bille Nielsen fixed the issue , and starting on the offside line, overcame the Odd goalkeeper and closed the match . At the end of the match the supporters of Lerkendal Stadion breathe a sigh of relief, but this time he could end badly.

Ok, we had to win and we did it, but we've to pay attention. We have lotta lack of concentration during the match, and this could nullify the work Rosenborg does during the week. This is a problem that Perry have to better, because win a battle is important indeed, but we wanna win the war.

The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow: but Rosenborg doesn't smile

The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow said H.G. Wells, but how does it take this crisis? Another draw for Rosenborg , which has only two points after two rounds. The draw was less dramatic than the one in the first round, but very irritating. The only extenuating circumstances may be two : the field factor and obviously the opposing team, wich yesterday was in a very fine form. A draw that is actually tight for Aalesund , that could  have won the game If it had not been for the skills of Lund Hansen ( on Saturday author of at least two small miracles) and the imprecision of the striker Barrantes ( like Berisha  in the game against the Viking Barrantes was very inspired). The match begins immediately in the worst way for Rosenborg , who in the ninth minute is forced to replace the right fullback Cristian Gamboa for an injury (it should be out 4-6 weeks) with Skjelvik , author of a bad first half on the first journey against Viking . In the first few minutes should have been read the plot of the match: the hosts did high pressure and prevented the build up of Rosenborg actions , and then closed themselves in defense when the team from Trondheim overcame his half of the field. The whole game was played on this scheme, and the music was directed by Aalesunds, whereas we would have expected a game administered by Rosenborg . The counterattacks by Aalesunds were deadly for the team from Trondheim, who suffered terribly in defense , as he had suffered terribly against Viking . The couple Reginiussen - Ronning offers really very few guarantees, and if we will have not a good substitute the season will take a turn for the worst. The coach Mr.Per Joar Hansen is already risking the dismissal, with his strange ideas about football. He showed the team saturday with a new 4-2-3-1 instead of the usual 4-3-3 , but the hosts constructed actions of attack, not Rosenborg , which was struggling to recover, and remained entangled in the net made by Aalesund . Aalesund was dangerous since the beginning of the match: after the first ten minutes, began to attack with more continuity; at 13 ' Barrantes missed an almost penalty on the move, sending the ball just outside the right post. At 21 ' Pedersen was picked up on time by James , who found himself face to face with Hansen, who made a miracle rejecting the ball. Barrantes pounced on the rebound but took the ball with a bad impact and Hansen could throw the ball out. Rosenborg was slow on the counterattacks , and Aalesund had so many time to close in on the defense. The few chances we had ended with weak and central shots. At 30 ' James was once again pulling undisturbed from the edge of the box , having in front of him Ronning, that still does not find his best form. Two minutes later Barrantes again went close to score , but the ball came out . Only in the last minutes of the first half Rosenborg started to become dangerous, and a great shot at the last second by Riski went off. The second half opened with an incredible opportunity for Aalesund : four our players lost the ball in midfield, which was recovered by James . The Nigerian feed the ball to Barrantes, that was face to face with Hansen, but sent the ball high and hit the bar . At this point the Rosenborg seemed to wake up , and came with more continuity and ideas in the hosts midfield . When the Rosenborg was attacking with many intensity , Aalesund scored, with a counterattack orchestrated by Barrantes , who ran along the whole right wing , made the cross for James, who badly stopped the ball, so he passed it to Larsen wich undisturbed kicked the ball with a powerful shot that Hansen couldn't save 1-0 . The situation was harder for Rosenborg, because Aalesund more than before could express its way of playing, closing itself in defense and making counterattacks with Barrantes or James . Mr. Hansen so decided to change something and entered Soderlund in place of a tired Mikkelsen , author of a poor match. Perry then returned to his favorite 4-3-3 , with Bille shifted on the wing and Soderlund as pivot . The home team seemed to be very tired, and was no longer able to make counterattacks as it did before , but on the other hand also Rosenborg did not seem to be alert. Then came an unexpected gift : at 74 ' by a lack of Aalesund , Chibuike recovered the ball , passed it for Soderlund that feed the ball to Riski , who kicked and sent the ball to the inferior corner of the net : 1-1 , Rosenborg drew with his mysterious object . We should have made many attacking actions to find the opening goal , but it did not come. The two teams were tired and the final minutes of the match were not as fun as you might have expected . Only at 91 ' Rosenborg had a good chance to score , with Reginiussen , which was so close to scoring on a free kick with his head. Therefore ended the match at the Color Line, where Aalesund stopped Rosenborg on 1- 1. Still goes on the crisis of Rosenborg . More than results, the most dramatic problem is caused by the lack of a way of playing; Mr. Hansen seems to have no idea about what to do, how to play, how to prepare tactically the match , and we're only in the second round. Rosenborghas reached a critical juncture in its season. We all hope something go better in future.