*FWEEEEEEE*
The referee blew the whistle at exactly 7:00 PM, and the match commenced immediately.
Coach Johansen's face was all smiles as his players managed to dominate the game, starting from the very first minute. Even the fact that they were playing at an away ground seemed not to matter to them as they dictated the tempo on the playing field.
They were totally tearing the Hönefoss formation apart with their passing on multiple occasions. Whether it was the three forwards, the three midfielders, or the four defenders—they all played as if their lives depended on the game.
In particular, Nicki Nielsen, Rosenborg's center-forward, was on fire. In the 31st minute, he tore through the Hönefoss defense like a knife through butter and unleashed a right-footed shot to score Rosenborg's first goal of the day.