ALTA, Norway (Interstat) — Visiting Tromsø defeated host Alta IF 2-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in an NM Cupen U19 match at Finnmarkshallen. Vegard Erlien scored the winner in the 88th minute, recording one goal in eight minutes. Kristian Holsbø put Alta IF ahead in the 11th minute, recording one goal in 90 minutes. Heine Larsen equalized for Tromsø in the 35th minute, recording one goal in 64 minutes. Aidan Ettouati received a yellow card for Alta IF in the 62nd minute, and Christian Reginiussen was booked in the 79th. Tromsø improved to 2-0-0 in the competition and 2-0-0 overall. Alta IF moved to 1-1-0 in the competition and 1-1-0 overall. Tromsø had previously beaten Ulfstind 5-0 on Aug. 22, while Alta IF had won 2-1 at Bossekop on Aug. 22. Tromsø next faces Haugesund on Oct. 28 in the NM Cupen U19.