Norwegian 3. Divisjon – Match Report

FF Lillehammer Dominates Raelingen 4–2 Away

FF Lillehammer continued their push for promotion in the Norwegian 3. Divisjon with a convincing 4–2 victory over Raelingen on 25 July 2026. The visitors controlled large stretches of the match, securing three important points on the road.

First Half: Lillehammer Take Control

Lillehammer started brightly, pressing high and forcing errors from the Raelingen defence. They opened the scoring in the 12th minute when striker Eirik Myhre latched onto a through ball and slotted home. Raelingen equalised against the run of play in the 25th minute through a long-range effort from midfielder Tomas Berg, but Lillehammer regained the lead before halftime. A well-worked free-kick in the 38th minute saw defender Markus Eng deliver a looping header to make it 2–1.

Second Half: Two Quick Goals Seal the Win

Lillehammer came out with determination after the break and scored twice in five minutes (53rd and 58th). First, winger Simen Haugen finished off a counter-attack, and then Myhre scored his second of the night with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. At 4–1, the game was effectively over. Raelingen pulled one back in the 75th minute through substitute Lars Jacobsen, but it was too little, too late.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Lillehammer 58% – 42% Raelingen.
• Shots on target: Lillehammer 8 – 4 Raelingen.
• Top scorer: Eirik Myhre (2 goals) took his season tally to 12.

Standout Performance

Eirik Myhre was the difference-maker. His movement and finishing troubled the Raelingen defence all evening. Lillehammer's midfield also dominated, with Jonas Dahl pulling the strings and contributing an assist.

Table Implications

Lillehammer moved to third in the 3. Divisjon table, just two points behind the league leaders. Raelingen remained in the bottom half, now winless in four matches. For Lillehammer, this result provides great momentum ahead of a crucial top-of-the-table clash next week.