Lillestrøm SK triumphed in an exciting derby against Vålerenga in a match marked by drama and injuries. The game, played at Intility Arena, had to be stopped several times due to smoke from flares, and the referee sent the players to the locker room at halftime when the arena was engulfed in smoke. Before halftime, Lillestrøm SK was the better team, but Vålerenga took control in the second half. Lillestrøm goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg had a stellar game, and it was Markus Karlsbakk who sent the away fans into ecstasy with a goal near the end of the match. Vålerenga captain Henrik Bjørdal expressed disappointment over the loss, saying it felt frustrating not to give anything back to the supporters. Unfortunately, the victory came with a bitter taste for Lillestrøm SK, as Eric Kitolano suffered a serious injury after a hard tackle. LSK coach Hans-Erik Ødegaard confirmed that Kitolano likely has a broken leg, which will keep him out for a long time. The match was stopped again after halftime due to the smoke, but Lillestrøm SK managed to hold onto their lead until the end.