Vålerenga II Make It Two From Two on Intility's New Turf
Vålerenga II have turned Intility Arena into a fortress this September, winning back-to-back home matches against Konnerud and Gamle Oslo — both by a 2-1 scoreline after goalless first halves. The reserve side's gritty second-half displays have laid down a marker on the stadium's newly installed artificial surface.
Back-to-Back for the Reserves
Vålerenga II have made Intility Arena feel like home this September, claiming back-to-back victories on the new artificial surface. After defeating Konnerud 2-1 on 5 September — coming from a goalless first half to win it in the second — the reserve side repeated the trick exactly a week later, beating Gamle Oslo 2-1 on 12 September in another match that was level at the break.
Two wins, two identical scorelines, and two second-half comebacks: it is a run of form that has caught the eye at the club.
The Fortress Effect
Both results followed the same script: a tight, goalless first 45 minutes before Vålerenga II found their cutting edge after the interval. The pattern suggests a side that grows into matches and knows how to grind out results when it matters — exactly the qualities needed at a stadium where the pressure to perform is only growing as the season draws to a close.
With the first team and the women's side also due at Intility Arena in the coming days, the reserve players have set an early standard on the fresh turf.
Momentum Building Ahead of a Big Week
The timing of the reserve side's good form could not be better. Intility Arena now turns its attention to senior action, with Vålerenga W hosting Haugesund W on Thursday 17 September before the men's Eliteserien clash against Fredrikstad on Sunday 20 September.
For Vålerenga II, the next home fixture is scheduled for 26 September against Bærum — and on current form, the squad will be confident of making it three wins from three on the new pitch.
