Match report

Molde Defeats Glenavon FC 5–1 in UEFA Europa League

Molde
Molde
5–1
FT
Glenavon FC
Glenavon FC
Jul 19, 2018

Molde demonstrated their supremacy in the UEFA Europa League by defeating Glenavon FC 5–1. The Norwegians capitalized on early goals, including a penalty by E. Hussain, to secure a commanding lead. Glenavon struggled to maintain their composure, with an own goal further compounding their difficulties. Key players like E. Hestad and B. Sarr showcased their finishing prowess, ensuring Molde's victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Molde 5–1 Glenavon FC
  • • E. Hussain scored a penalty for Molde in the 29th minute
  • • E. Hestad netted twice for Molde in the 34th and 59th minutes
  • • Glenavon's own goal by V. Forren in the 62nd minute
  • • B. Sarr scored Molde's fifth goal in the 90th+4 minute

Lineups

Molde

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Linde (G)
  • 5 V. Forren (D)
  • 4 R. Gabrielsen (D)
  • 28 K. Haugen (D)
  • 8 B. Sarr (D)
  • 22 C. Remmer (M)
  • 16 E. Hussain (M)
  • 19 E. Hestad (M)
  • 9 M. Mostrøm (M)
  • 33 F. Brustad (F)
  • 27 D. Chima (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 S. Gregersen
  • 13 I. Wadji
  • 17 F. Aursnes
  • 14 P. Strand
  • 26 M. Ranmark

Glenavon FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Taylor (G)
  • 5 A. Doyle (D)
  • 3 D. King
  • 4 C. Marron (D)
  • 23 G. Muir
  • 11 A. Hall
  • 10 M. Sykes (M)
  • 7 J. Daniels (F)
  • 6 N. Grace
  • 24 S. Murray (M)
  • 12 S. Donnelly

Substitutes

  • 22 R. Norton
  • 30 J. Jenkins
  • 21 J. O'Mahony
  • 15 A. Harmon
  • 26 K. Lindsay
  • 31 J. Hazard
  • 80 G. Hamilton

Timeline

  1. Molde
    29' Molde Goal · Penalty
    E. Hussain
  2. Molde
    34' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hestad
  3. Glenavon FC
    42' Glenavon FC Card · Yellow Card
    S. Donnelly
  4. Glenavon FC
    46' Glenavon FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Donnelly · On: R. Norton
  5. Molde
    59' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hestad
  6. Molde
    61' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Brustad · On: I. Wadji
  7. Glenavon FC
    62' Glenavon FC Goal · Own Goal
    V. Forren
  8. Molde
    74' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mostrøm · On: F. Aursnes
  9. Glenavon FC
    84' Glenavon FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hall · On: J. Jenkins
  10. Glenavon FC
    90'+2 Glenavon FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Daniels · On: J. O'Mahony
  11. Molde
    90'+4 Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sarr

Match Stats

Stat Molde Glenavon FC
Fouls — —
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 0 0
Corners — —
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 0 0
Shots off Target — —
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Molde's early goal in the 29th minute set the tone for the match, providing a psychological advantage over Glenavon FC.
  • ▸ Glenavon's own goal in the 62nd minute seemed to break their morale and solidified Molde's control over the game.