Preus Nets Late Winner as Vålerenga W Edge Haugesund at Intility
Vålerenga's women snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over FK Haugesund at Intility Arena on Thursday in Round 16 of the Toppserien. Marie Moen Preus scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute after the sides had been level at half-time. The win keeps Vålerenga's momentum going ahead of a busy week of home action at the Oslo stadium.
Late Drama Secures the Points
Vålerenga W produced a resilient performance at Intility Arena on Thursday evening, coming from behind to beat FK Haugesund 2-1 in Round 16 of the 2026 Toppserien. After a breathless first half that ended level at 1-1, the hosts found a winner deep in the second period to keep their autumn campaign firmly on track.
Ronja Arnesen broke the deadlock for Vålerenga in the 12th minute, only for Anja Rasmussen to equalise for Haugesund just seven minutes later. The two sides went into the break level, setting up a tense second half on Intility's recently installed artificial surface.
A Winner from Preus
With the game still in the balance, Marie Moen Preus proved the difference. The forward struck in the 83rd minute to hand Vålerenga all three points and send the Intility crowd home happy. The winning goal came just moments before a late Haugesund substitution, as the visitors pushed forward in search of an equaliser.
The result is a timely boost for the home side, who have now made Intility Arena a difficult place to visit this season. Haugesund, meanwhile, leave Oslo empty-handed despite a spirited showing that kept them in contention right until the closing stages.
Eyes on Sunday's Eliteserien Derby
Attention at Intility now turns to the men's side, who host Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien on Sunday, 20 September. The double-header week — women's Toppserien followed by a men's top-flight clash just three days later — has been flagged by the club as one of the highlights of the autumn programme.
Fans are encouraged to book tickets in advance through Vålerenga's official ticketing platform, where discounted prices are available for eligible groups.
