Match report

Molde Defeats Aris Thessalonikis 3-0 in Europa League

Molde
Molde
3–0
FT
Aris Thessalonikis
Aris Thessalonikis
Aug 8, 2019

Molde demonstrated their strength in the UEFA Europa League as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Aris Thessalonikis. The Norwegian side capitalized on their early lead with goals from M. Eikrem and E. Hestad, while M. Ellingsen sealed the win late in the game. Aris Thessalonikis struggled after a red card in the second half, unable to mount a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • M. Eikrem scored the first goal for Molde in the 27th minute.
  • • E. Hestad added a second goal for Molde in the 32nd minute.
  • • Fran Velez was sent off for Aris Thessalonikis with a red card in the 64th minute.
  • • M. Ellingsen scored the third goal for Molde in the 87th minute.

Lineups

Molde

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Alexandro Craninx (G)
  • 18 Kristoffer Haraldseid (D)
  • 2 Martin Bjornbak (D)
  • 4 Ruben Gabrielsen (D)
  • 28 Kristoffer Haugen (D)
  • 17 Fredrik Aursnes (M)
  • 16 Etzaz Hussain (M)
  • 19 Eirik Hestad (M)
  • 7 Magnus Wolff Eikrem (M)
  • 99 Ohi Omoijuanfo (F)
  • 10 Leke James (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Mathias Eriksen Ranmark
  • 5 Vegard Forren
  • 11 Martin Ellingsen
  • 8 Fredrik Sjolstad
  • 14 Erling Knudtzon
  • 9 Mattias Mostrom
  • 30 Mathis Bolly

Aris Thessalonikis

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 Julian Cuesta (G)
  • 21 Daniel Sundgren (M)
  • 92 Lindsay Rose (D)
  • 44 Fran Velez (D)
  • 69 Mihaly Korhut (D)
  • 26 Javier Matilla (M)
  • 6 Migjen Basha (M)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 7 Nicolas Diguiny (F)
  • 11 Brown Ideye (F)
  • 19 Martin Tonso (M)

Substitutes

  • 1 Fabian Ehmann
  • 22 Dimitris Konstantinidis
  • 5 Georgios Delizisis
  • 18 Nicolas Martinez
  • 8 Lerin Duarte
  • 10 Daniel Larsson
  • 28 Giannis Fetfatzidis

Timeline

  1. Molde
    27' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Eikrem
  2. Molde
    31' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hussain
  3. Molde
    32' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hestad
  4. Aris Thessalonikis
    64' Aris Thessalonikis Card · Red Card
    Fran Velez
  5. Aris Thessalonikis
    69' Aris Thessalonikis Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  6. Aris Thessalonikis
    69' Aris Thessalonikis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Migjen Basha · On: G. Delizisis
  7. Molde
    75' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hussain · On: M. Ellingsen
  8. Aris Thessalonikis
    75' Aris Thessalonikis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tonso · On: I. Fetfatzidis
  9. Aris Thessalonikis
    81' Aris Thessalonikis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Ideye · On: D. Larsson
  10. Molde
    85' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Omoijuanfo · On: E. Knudtzon
  11. Molde
    87' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ellingsen
  12. Molde
    90'+3 Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hestad · On: M. Mostrøm
  13. Molde
    90' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    K. Haugen

Match Stats

Stat Molde Aris Thessalonikis
Fouls 19 8
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 5 6
Corners 2 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Molde took the lead with quick goals by M. Eikrem and E. Hestad within five minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Aris Thessalonikis' dismissal of Fran Velez with a red card in the second half significantly altered the game's momentum, allowing Molde to dominate.