Lillestrøm SK are one of the three teams below the red line in the Norwegian Tippeligaen and their 2-1 defeat to Sogndal on Sunday afternoon did not help their cause to beat the drop.

Former Nigeria U20 international Ifeanyi Mathew made his first-ever start for the Canaries, and justified the faith reposed in him by manager Kristinsson when he netted in the 69th minute, bringing the scoreline to 1-1.

Well informed sources that witnessed the game at the åråsen Stadion informed this website that Mathew was the best player for Lillestrom in his third appearance in the league since completing his transfer from FC Hearts.

The attacking midfielder was on the bench against Viking before he was introduced in the closing minutes against Odd Grenland and Tromso.

He is tied to LSK until 2020 and it remains to be seen if he would remain at the club if they are relegated after the next five matches.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel