Match report

Molde Secures 2-0 Victory Over KI Klaksvik in UEFA Champions League

Molde
Molde
2–0
AET
KI Klaksvik
KI Klaksvik
Aug 15, 2023

Molde secured a dominant victory over KI Klaksvik in their UEFA Champions League match, defeating the visitors with a 2-0 scoreline. The game was largely one-sided as Molde capitalized on early opportunities and maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • K. Eriksen scored the first goal for Molde at minute 17, assisted by M. Eikrem.
  • • Molde's second goal came from M. Linnes in the 112th minute of extra time.
  • • KI Klaksvik had multiple substitutions and received several yellow cards but failed to match Molde’s offensive prowess.

Lineups

Molde

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Karlstrøm (G)
  • 19 E. Haugan (D)
  • 2 M. Bjørnbak (D)
  • 6 M. Ellingsen (M)
  • 21 M. Linnes (M)
  • 16 E. Breivik (M)
  • 8 S. Heggheim (M)
  • 20 K. Eriksen (M)
  • 28 K. Haugen (M)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (F)
  • 11 O. Brynhildsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 V. Berisha
  • 15 M. Kaasa
  • 22 M. Grødem
  • 25 A. Hagelskjær
  • 14 E. Knudtzon
  • 4 B. Hansen
  • 5 E. Hestad
  • 34 P. Lervik
  • 31 M. Løvik
  • 33 N. Ødegård
  • 10 E. Kitolano
  • 12 O. Petersen

KI Klaksvik

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Johansson (G)
  • 22 O. Færø (D)
  • 23 H. Vatnsdal (D)
  • 4 V. Forren (D)
  • 17 J. Danielsen (M)
  • 5 D. Pavlović (D)
  • 8 J. Andreasen (M)
  • 14 R. Joensen (M)
  • 7 Á. Frederiksberg (M)
  • 10 L. Kassi (M)
  • 32 C. Kronberg (D)

Substitutes

  • 2 P. Da Silva
  • 6 M. Mikkelsen
  • 20 B. Petersen
  • 12 S. Gussiås
  • 11 J. Johannessen
  • 15 S. Kalsø
  • 27 L. Ahmed
  • 1 M. Pettersen
  • 30 J. Josephsen
  • 26 H. Hánsson
  • 25 Ó. Poulsen
  • 9 P. Klettskarð

Timeline

  1. Molde
    17' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Eriksen · Assist: M. Eikrem
  2. KI Klaksvik
    46' KI Klaksvik subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kronberg · On: Patrick Da Silva
  3. KI Klaksvik
    63' KI Klaksvik Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kassi
  4. Molde
    69' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: V. Berisha
  5. KI Klaksvik
    79' KI Klaksvik subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Pavlović · On: M. Mikkelsen
  6. Molde
    81' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Breivik · On: M. Kaasa
  7. KI Klaksvik
    81' KI Klaksvik subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Færø · On: Børge Petersen
  8. Molde
    85' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eriksen
  9. Molde
    90' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ellingsen · On: M. Grødem
  10. Molde
    90' Molde subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bjørnbak · On: A. Hagelskjaer
  11. Molde
    100' Molde subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Brynhildsen · On: E. Knudtzon
  12. KI Klaksvik
    100' KI Klaksvik subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Kassi · On: S. Gussiås
  13. Molde
    101' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Knudtzon
  14. KI Klaksvik
    103' KI Klaksvik Card · Yellow Card
    H. Vatnsdal
  15. Molde
    106' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Haugan
  16. Molde
    112' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Linnes
  17. KI Klaksvik
    113' KI Klaksvik subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Vatnsdal · On: J. Johannesen
  18. KI Klaksvik
    115' KI Klaksvik Card · Yellow Card
    V. Forren
  19. Molde
    120' Molde subst · Substitution 6
    Off: K. Eriksen · On: B. Hansen

Match Stats

Stat Molde KI Klaksvik
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 24 9
Corners 13 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Molde's early goal by K. Eriksen at 17 minutes set the tone for the match, providing them with a psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The second half saw Molde maintain their offensive pressure and secure another goal in extra time from M. Linnes, cementing their victory.