MELHUS, Norway (Interstat) — Aalesund II defeated Melhus 1-0 on Monday in a global football match, using Ulrik Syversen’s 66th-minute goal to secure the result. Syversen provided the game’s only scoring play, and Aalesund II held firm over the closing stages. The visitors improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions, while Melhus fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 across all competitions. Melhus had lost its previous match to Blink and could not find an equalizer after falling behind. Aalesund II managed the final minutes without conceding, protecting the narrow advantage. The home side pushed for a response but was unable to break through. Aalesund II’s defense preserved the clean sheet, and the team collected the win on Monday. Melhus remained without a win in the competition as Aalesund II took the victory. The result gave Aalesund II its first win of the season across all competitions. Melhus remained without a win across all competitions after the home defeat. Aalesund II’s victory came after a tight contest that was decided by Syversen’s finish in the 66th minute.