Kenya international Rooney Onyango came off the bench to score as Sogndal defeated Raufoss 2-1 at Fosshaugane Campus on Wednesday, 21 October.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe result ended a four-match winless run and secured their first home victory in more than two months.The Harambee Stars defender found the breakthrough in the 57th minute before KP Arierhi struck six minutes after Raufoss had equalised to seal a crucial victory for the Norwegian First Division side.##NAJAVA_MECA_10046926##Sogndal had last won at home on 16 August, when they beat Sandnes Ulf 2-0. Their latest result ended that frustrating run and lifted them out of the relegation zone.Onyango was introduced at the start of the second half, replacing Preben Asp, and was pushed further forward by coach Eirik Bakke to operate in a midfield trio just behind striker Andres Klemensson.The former Gor Mahia defender needed only 12 minutes to make his mark, finishing from close range after Kasper Skaanes delivered the assist following a well-worked attacking move.Muyoti disputes Kenya Police claim of mutual exitSogndal had threatened earlier in the contest, with Vegard Hagen missing a good opportunity in the 11th minute before Harald Woxen struck the post towards the end of the first half. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sporty Arena (@arena_sporty) The hosts eventually made their pressure count after the interval, with Onyango breaking the deadlock to put them in control.Raufoss responded in the 73rd minute when Adrian Rogulj fired home from around 17 metres, restoring parity and threatening to extend Sogndal's winless run.EXCLUSIVE: Invincible league-winning Gor Mahia coach eyes Harambee Starlets jobHowever, the home side reacted quickly. Six minutes later, Arierhi produced a fine finish to restore Sogndal's lead and send the home crowd into celebration.There were further opportunities to extend the advantage, with Onni Helén missing a one-on-one with the goalkeeper before Arierhi was denied by a good save in the 86th minute.Onyango put in an active shift after his introduction, completing 12 accurate passes at a 75 per cent success rate. He registered two shots, with one on target and another blocked, although he was caught offside once.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047219##Defensively, he made one tackle and three recoveries, won four of six ground duels and two aerial duels, while also committing an error that led to a shot.The victory moved Sogndal to 13th in the Norwegian First Division standings on 27 points, one point above the relegation play-off zone.
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