Match report

Molde Defeats Dundalk 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

Dundalk
Dundalk
1–2
FT
Molde
Molde
Oct 22, 2020

In a thrilling UEFA Europa League match, Molde stunned Dundalk with a late penalty to secure a 2-1 victory. Dundalk took the lead through Sean Murray's goal, but Molde's E. Hussain and O. Omoijuanfo turned the tide in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Dundalk took the lead in the 35th minute with a goal from Sean Murray, assisted by J. Mountney.
  • • Molde equalized in the 62nd minute with a goal from E. Hussain, assisted by Marcus Pedersen.
  • • O. Omoijuanfo scored the winning penalty for Molde in the 72nd minute.
  • • Stian Gregersen received a yellow card for Molde in the 20th minute.

Lineups

Dundalk

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rogers (G)
  • 3 B. Gartland (D)
  • 2 S. Gannon (D)
  • 21 D. Cleary (D)
  • 15 D. Leahy (D)
  • 5 C. Shields (M)
  • 16 S. Murray (M)
  • 8 J. Mountney (M)
  • 10 G. Sloggett (M)
  • 9 P. Hoban (F)
  • 7 M. Duffy (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 P. McEleney
  • 23 C. Dummigan
  • 29 D. McMillan
  • 44 A. Boyle
  • 22 S. Čolović
  • 4 S. Hoare
  • 27 D. Kelly
  • 20 A. McCarey
  • 24 J. Wynne
  • 6 J. Flores

Molde

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Linde (G)
  • 28 K. Haugen (D)
  • 2 M. Bjørnbak (D)
  • 6 S. Gregersen (D)
  • 27 M. Pedersen (D)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (M)
  • 16 E. Hussain (M)
  • 19 E. Hestad (F)
  • 17 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 30 M. Bolly (F)
  • 99 O. Omoijuanfo (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Knudtzon
  • 11 M. Ellingsen
  • 22 O. Brynhildsen
  • 26 M. Ranmark
  • 3 B. Risa
  • 15 T. Christensen
  • 9 M. Moström
  • 23 E. Andersen
  • 5 S. Sinyan
  • 12 Á. Craninx

Timeline

  1. Molde
    20' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    Stian Gregersen

    Foul

  2. Dundalk
    35' Dundalk Goal · Normal Goal
    Sean Murray · Assist: J. Mountney
  3. Molde
    62' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hussain · Assist: Marcus Pedersen
  4. Dundalk
    64' Dundalk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sloggett · On: Patrick McEleney
  5. Molde
    69' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bolly · On: E. Knudtzon
  6. Molde
    72' Molde Goal · Penalty
    O. Omoijuanfo
  7. Dundalk
    77' Dundalk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Leahy · On: C. Dummigan
  8. Dundalk
    77' Dundalk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gannon · On: D. McMillan
  9. Dundalk
    77' Dundalk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sean Murray · On: A. Boyle
  10. Dundalk
    80' Dundalk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Duffy · On: S. Čolović
  11. Molde
    82' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: M. Ellingsen
  12. Molde
    90'+5 Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Omoijuanfo · On: O. Brynhildsen

Match Stats

Stat Dundalk Molde
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 72% 81%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 11
Corners 1 10
Total Passes 373 549
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 268 447
Shots Inside Box 2 5
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Molde turned the match around in the second half, equalizing through E. Hussain and then taking the lead with a penalty from O. Omoijuanfo.
  • ▸ Dundalk made several substitutions in the latter stages of the match, including bringing on G. Sloggett and D. Leahy, but failed to find the equalizer.