Torreense win 2-1 at Arasen Stadion

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture between Lillestrom and Torreense took place on 17 September 2026 at Arasen Stadion in Lillestrøm. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a decisive performance from their hosts.

How it unfolded

The opening half saw Torreense take the initiative. In the 23rd minute Alejandro Alfaro headed a cross from David Bruno into the top-right corner, putting the visitors ahead 1-0. The momentum continued after the break, and just four minutes into the second half Manuel Pozo doubled Torreense’s lead. Pozo struck with his left foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball to the bottom-right corner after a precise cross from Javier Vazquez.

Two minutes later, Pozo received a yellow card for a routine infringement, his first caution of the match. The referee then booked David Bruno on 57 minutes, before turning his attention to Lillestrom. Fredrik Gulbrandsen was cautioned for a bad foul in the 58th minute, marking the home side’s first booking.

The game’s disciplinary rhythm persisted. Nuha Jatta was shown a yellow in the 69th minute, followed by Dany Jean receiving a caution for a bad foul in the 71st minute. Despite being two goals down, Lillestrom responded in the 79th minute when Thomas Lehne Olsen slotted home from very close range, assisted by Vá, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

The final turning point arrived in the 85th minute when Nuha Jatta received a second yellow for a bad foul, resulting in a sending-off. Torreense were forced to continue the remainder of the match with ten men, but they managed to hold on to their lead and secure the victory.

Standout performers

  • Alejandro Alfaro – Scored the opening goal for Torreense in the 23rd minute, converting a David Bruno cross with a well-timed header.
  • Manuel Pozo – Added the second goal in the 49th minute, finishing a Javier Vazquez cross from the right side of the box.
  • Thomas Lehne Olsen – Pulled one back for Lillestrom in the 79th minute, finding the net from close range after a pass from Vá.
  • David Bruno – Provided the assist for Alfaro’s header and was actively involved in Torreense’s attacking play before his booking in the 57th minute.
  • Javier Vazquez – Delivered the cross that set up Pozo’s 49th-minute strike.

Match facts

  • Final score: Lillestrom 1-2 Torreense
  • Scorers:
    • 23’ Alejandro Alfaro (Torreense) – assist David Bruno
    • 49’ Manuel Pozo (Torreense) – assist Javier Vazquez
    • 79’ Thomas Lehne Olsen (Lillestrom) – assist Vá
  • Bookings:
    • Manuel Pozo (Torreense) – 51’
    • David Bruno (Torreense) – 57’
    • Fredrik Gulbrandsen (Lillestrom) – 58’ (bad foul)
    • Nuha Jatta (Torreense) – 69’
    • Dany Jean (Torreense) – 71’ (bad foul)
  • Sending-off: Nuha Jatta (Torreense) – second yellow, 85’ (bad foul)
  • Venue: Arasen Stadion, Lillestrøm

What it means

Torreense’s 2-1 win earns them three points in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while Lillestrom return home without any points from the encounter. The result highlights Torreense’s ability to maintain a lead despite being reduced to ten men, and underscores Lillestrom’s missed opportunities to equalise.