Brann's European aspirations were dented after they lost 2-1 at home to Valerenga. The hosts are now four points behind third-placed Stabaek with just two games to go this season.

Bengt Saeternes did the damage for Valerenga with a last-minute winner after Brann's Petter Vaagan Moen had cancelled out Luton Shelton's opener.

Tromso moved up to seventh after a 1-1 draw at struggling Bodo/Glimt. Tommy Knarvik put Tromso ahead with just two minutes to go, but Stig Johansen levelled matters.

Glenn Roberts scored the only goal as Aalesund won 1-0 at IK Start while Fredrik Winsnes was the match-winner in Stromsgodset's 1-0 victory at Lyn Oslo.

Sandefjord and Lillestrom drew 2-2 while Rosenborg, already crowned champions, played out a goalless stalemate at Viking.