Today’s match in the Obos league is long sold out. The last time the teams met in April, a new spectator record was set in Norwegian football.
At that time, 24,000 tickets at Ullevaal Stadium were sold out.
Before the match, the supporters made their presence known.
Thousands of Vålerenga supporters marched from Bislett up to Ullevål Stadium.
During this, flares, beer cans, and cobblestones were thrown, along with shoving between individuals.
Thousands of Vålerenga supporters marched up to Ullevål Stadium from Bislett the last time the teams met.
Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB
Fighting and storming at previous matches
This year’s version of the Obos league has seen Vålerenga fans in focus during several away matches.
Before the match against Moss FK, several Vålerenga supporters stormed the ticket booth at Melløs Stadium before it opened.
There were also racist statements shouted at players and violence among Vålerenga supporters.
During the match against Start in Kristiansand, Vålerenga supporters also began fighting with the home team’s supporters.
Several VIF players reacted to the fighting and distanced themselves from it.
The police had to intervene in the stands at Sør-Arena in Kristiansand after a fight broke out between Vålerenga and Start supporters.
Photo: Tor Erik Schrøder / Tor Erik Schrøder / NTB
Made a plea to the fans
The framework for an exciting football match is set. But what can happen off the pitch is concerning.
Oslo’s mayor, Anne Lindboe, and Member of Parliament Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde made a plea before the sold-out derby.
To TV 2 , Lindboe said she is worried before the match.
– This is a football match that means a lot for the city and for the people in Oslo. That is exactly why it is so important that it becomes a festive day, not a day filled with violence and overly intoxicated people, she told the channel.
The Mayor of Oslo, Anne Lindboe hopes that Saturday’s derby will be a festive day.
Photo: Bård Nafstad / NRK
– Unfortunately, there have been some trends lately, with disturbances both before and after matches, Lindboe continues.
MP Tybring-Gjedde also shared the concern.
– Violence in the stands ruins it for everyone: supporters, clubs, players, and the reputation of the clubs.
While emphasizing that the clubs have addressed unwanted incidents.
Will prevent clashes
Both the police and the supporter clubs of both teams say they have initiated measures to prevent clashes between supporters.
Those attending the match are encouraged to arrive at the stadium early to ensure they make it in time for kick-off.
It has also been arranged so that Vålerenga supporters have access to the arena from Helsfyr/Innspurten.
Lyn supporters also made their presence known outside Ullevaal Stadium the last time the teams met.
Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB
Meanwhile, Lyn supporters arrive via Dronning Margrethes vei.
– For safety reasons, there will be segregation outside and around Intility Arena both before, during, and after the match.
This is stated by Vålerenga on their website.
Published
24.08.2024, at 12:06