European cup 2011/12

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Veterans of 11 group stage campaigns, Rosenborg may not have been quite so wary of Icelandic champions Breidablik in previous seasons. The 2011 campaign has been a sharp break from the norm for the Trondheim outfit, though, and coach JÃ¶nsson said:

"We will not underestimate them. "The Champions League adds spice to our season and was a real motivation for the squad when we were struggling at the start of the season"."

Read more: Champions League a timely boon for Rosenborg

Skotten · Posted: 09.07.2011 15:56 Post subject:

Good draw, though as the article suggests we cant take them lightly.

BreiÃ°ablik · Junior Joined: 30 Jun 2011 Posts: 2

i am just happy if we have a chance in Iceland so i hope we dont loose more than 1-0.

And yes it be perfect if somebody can find stream Smile

Ã¡fram BreiÃ°ablik !

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

viaplay.no shows the game.

Skotten · Posted: 13.07.2011 23:07 Post subject:

Woo! 5-0.

attach · Posted: 13.07.2011 23:30 Post subject:

Did you get to see the match? Henriksen scored on a long drive again. He really showed his good, old game after switching position with Winsnes. Promising. I'm really looking forward to see Isaah in the defensive and Henriksen in the offensive position. Smile

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

We'll draw one of the following five alternatives tomorrow (live at 12:00):

Racing Genk (Belgium)
Pyunik (Armenia) - Viktoria Plzen (Czech rep.) [0-4]
Valletta (Malta) - Ekranas (Lithuania) [2-3]
Zestafoni (Georgia) - Dacia Chisinau (Moldova) [3-0]
MalmÃ¶ (Sweden) - HB Torshavn (Faroe Islands) [2-0]

Read more: New entrants await third qualifying round draw

Ekranas seems like the far best draw, both in terms of strength and travel distance. We also know we are a better team after the Intertoto clash three years ago:

Ekranas - Rosenborg 1-3
Rosenborg - Ekranas 4-0

Czech rbk fan · Posted: 14.07.2011 22:05 Post subject:

Ekranas, please Embarassed

Great result against Breidablik, btw.!
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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

How good are Viktoria Plzen, would you say?

Czech rbk fan · Posted: 14.07.2011 22:11 Post subject:

They were excellent last season, but little bit lucky - the whole season with stable 11, not so many injuries. Seems they have a lot of money right now, they didnÂ´t sell almost any players after the succesfull season.
I must say I donÂ´t wish to draw this team, the result 4:0 in Armenia shows the strenght of them.
But still it is a Czech team so not the best in Europe. Wink

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Kjello · Posted: 14.07.2011 22:22 Post subject:

Can't say I'm to impressed by them after watching 4 matches this spring. Nothing more than mediocre Tippeliga level in my opinion.

Czech rbk fan · Posted: 15.07.2011 12:40 Post subject:

Plzeň=Pilsen, capital of the best beer in the world Smile

basic information for the RBK supporters who will come to our country - Pilsen is quite easily accesible from Prague (highway - 1hour, train - 1h, 50 mins). I suggest to take bus http://www.studentagency.eu/ Wink

Enjoy the beer (pils), HEIA RBK!
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Zeno · Posted: 15.07.2011 12:44 Post subject:

How is Viktoria Plzen? Are they on level with RBK?

Czech rbk fan · Posted: 15.07.2011 12:49 Post subject:

I described them in this topic little bit yesterday.
I have to add - their stadium is under reconstruction, they use only the main stand with very limited capacity! (photos for example here - https://picasaweb.google..../Stadionek )

BUT! Seems it is not certain whether UEFA will allow Pilsen to play 3rd qual. round at their stadium. Another possibility is Prague and stadium Eden (Slavia) or Generali Arena (Sparta).
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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

The local council are planning a â‚¬12m revamp of the Å truncovy sady Stadium with a view to more big European nights â€“ and maybe title celebrations â€“ ahead. Vrba remains cagey about his own ambitions, though.

"I hope we will play in Europe next autumn and that it will be at our own stadium, not in exile," he [Vrba] said.

Read more: Viktoria Plzeň set Czech pulses racing

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Experience from a Norwegian football midfielder has twenty-five years Victoria - Martin Fillo, he served for three years at Viking Stavanger. As he remembers the mutual Viking duels with Rosenborg?

"Those memories are not very pleasant. I played several matches against Rosenborg, but not once have won him over. The more I wish that it came out now," he laughs.

There is something specific Norwegian football?

"But Norway's Rosenborg is not a typical club. It is one class higher than the others and is a regular participant in European cups. The team has several foreigners, its budget is much higher than other clubs. These are all things that make it a European velkoklub."

Advantages and Trondheim?

"It's definitely fotbalovost. He can go for the result until the end of the match. Often play a balanced game, but it can just decide at the very end. Likewise, you can watch the result."

Rosenborg? Tak troÅ¡ku jsem si jej přÃ¡l, řÃkÃ¡ TomÃ¡Å¡ PaclÃk (Google translate)

Skotten · Posted: 17.07.2011 20:11 Post subject:

Could be tricky but I guess the real test comes in the final qualifier as we found out last year.

Skotten · Posted: 20.07.2011 22:58 Post subject:

Breidablik 2-0 RBK minutes left...Yikes!

If this results stands, Jonsson surely has to win return leg and perform better in the league otherwise we have no option?

Hvit mann som pusher 50 · Posted: 20.07.2011 22:59 Post subject:

This WAS the return leg
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Skotten · Posted: 21.07.2011 23:37 Post subject:

Henri · Legende Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 19311

kristobal. The rest of us are less confident.

Skotten · Posted: 22.07.2011 21:13 Post subject:

Indeed, the question is, do we want to win the league or qualify for the CL? Can we do both this year? Financially, the CL is the better result but obviously the pride is in winning the league.

Let's hopefully do both!

Skotten · Posted: 27.07.2011 20:50 Post subject:

Go RBK!

Skotten · Posted: 27.07.2011 23:18 Post subject:

0-1 Plzen. Sad but I guess it reflects our poor form right now. We have a tough task ahead to qualify for the CL, we need 2 goals and a win in Czech Republic next week.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

FC Viktoria Plzeň may have taken a big step towards a place in the UEFA Champions League play-offs with Wednesday night's win at Rosenborg BK, but their coach Pavel Vrba has warned them against thinking the hard work is already done.

"The result gives us a lot of encouragement for the return game, but we mustn't overplay it. The Norwegians are stubborn opponents â€“ they're not going to give up after losing one game."

Read more: Vrba plays down Plzeň's progress