Aalesund FK pulled off a 2-1 away victory against Viking in the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup on March 19, 2026, advancing to the next round of the domestic cup competition. The match was an entertaining cup tie with a late twist. Viking opened the scoring in the first half, taking advantage of a defensive error to go into the break with a lead. Aalesund regrouped and equalized early in the second period with a header from a corner. As the game looked headed for extra time, Aalesund snatched a dramatic winner in the 88th minute, finishing a swift counter-attack to stun the home crowd. The result is a cup upset, eliminating Viking from the competition. The Aalesund coach hailed his team's never-say-die attitude and fitness levels.