Vålerenga Fotball Elite claimed a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Haugesund in a Norwegian Eliteserien thriller on August 24, 2025. The match at the Haugesund Stadion saw the visitors come from behind to snatch all three points with a late winner. Haugesund took an early lead, but Vålerenga fought back to equalize before halftime. The second half was a rollercoaster, with Haugesund regaining the lead, only for Vålerenga to score twice in the final fifteen minutes to complete the turnaround. The match was end-to-end, with both defenses struggling to contain the opposition attacks, leading to numerous chances at both ends. The key incident was Vålerenga's winning goal, a well-taken strike following a swift counter-attack that caught the Haugesund defense off guard. This result provided a massive boost to Vålerenga's league position, moving them up the table, while for Haugesund it was a heartbreaking defeat after leading twice at home. The Vålerenga manager hailed his team's character and fighting spirit, while the Haugesund coach was left to rue defensive lapses at critical moments.