Match report

Rapid Vienna 2–2 Molde: Europa League Draw

Rapid Vienna
Rapid Vienna
2–2
FT
Molde
Molde
Dec 10, 2020

Rapid Vienna held off Molde to secure a 2-2 draw in their Europa League clash, showcasing fierce competition and late drama. Molde took the lead through M. Eikrem but Rapid Vienna fought back with goals from Marcel Ritzmaier and M. İbrahimoğlu. Both teams displayed resilience and tactical prowess in this evenly contested match.

Key Facts

  • • Molde's M. Eikrem scored twice at 12' and 46'
  • • Rapid Vienna's Marcel Ritzmaier equalized at 43'
  • • M. İbrahimoğlu scored the equalizer for Rapid Vienna at 90'
  • • Rapid Vienna's M. Barač and Molde's B. Risa, S. Sinyan, and F. Aursnes received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams including Molde's E. Hestad for E. Knudtzon and Rapid Vienna's T. Fountas for C. Knasmüller

Lineups

Rapid Vienna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 P. Gartler (G)
  • 22 F. Stojković (D)
  • 20 M. Hofmann (D)
  • 31 M. Ullmann (D)
  • 4 M. Barać (D)
  • 28 C. Knasmüllner (M)
  • 13 T. Schick (M)
  • 8 M. Ritzmaier (M)
  • 14 S. Grahovac (M)
  • 29 E. Kara (F)
  • 36 K. Arase (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 T. Fountas
  • 48 Y. Demir
  • 40 M. İbrahimoğlu
  • 32 K. Kitagawa
  • 19 D. Alar
  • 42 L. Schuster
  • 37 L. Sulzbacher
  • 16 D. Petrovič
  • 21 B. Unger
  • 1 R. Strebinger
  • 6 M. Sonnleitner
  • 30 L. Greiml

Molde

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Linde (G)
  • 6 S. Gregersen (D)
  • 3 B. Risa (D)
  • 5 S. Sinyan (D)
  • 27 M. Pedersen (D)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (M)
  • 19 E. Hestad (M)
  • 17 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 11 M. Ellingsen (M)
  • 22 O. Brynhildsen (M)
  • 10 L. James (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Knudtzon
  • 99 O. Omoijuanfo
  • 16 E. Hussain
  • 20 H. Wingo
  • 30 M. Bolly
  • 9 M. Moström
  • 26 M. Ranmark
  • 2 M. Bjørnbak
  • 12 Á. Craninx
  • 15 T. Christensen

Timeline

  1. Molde
    12' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Eikrem · Assist: L. James
  2. Rapid Vienna
    26' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    M. Barać

    Foul

  3. Rapid Vienna
    43' Rapid Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcel Ritzmaier · Assist: T. Schick
  4. Molde
    45' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hestad · On: E. Knudtzon
  5. Rapid Vienna
    46' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Knasmüllner · On: T. Fountas
  6. Rapid Vienna
    46' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Arase · On: Y. Demir
  7. Molde
    46' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Eikrem · Assist: F. Aursnes
  8. Molde
    58' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Brynhildsen · On: O. Omoijuanfo
  9. Molde
    58' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: E. Hussain
  10. Molde
    60' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    B. Risa

    Handball

  11. Rapid Vienna
    61' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marcel Ritzmaier · On: M. İbrahimoğlu
  12. Molde
    64' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sinyan

    Foul

  13. Molde
    73' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    F. Aursnes

    Foul

  14. Rapid Vienna
    75' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Kara · On: K. Kitagawa
  15. Molde
    85' Molde subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. James · On: H. Wingo
  16. Rapid Vienna
    89' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Filip Stojković

    Foul

  17. Rapid Vienna
    90' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    T. Fountas

    Foul

  18. Rapid Vienna
    90' Rapid Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    M. İbrahimoğlu · Assist: S. Grahovac

Match Stats

Stat Rapid Vienna Molde
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 60%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 11
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 603 331
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 486 198
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Eikrem's early goal at 12' gave Molde the lead but Marcel Ritzmaier's response at 43' kept Rapid Vienna in the game
  • ▸ Rapid Vienna's M. İbrahimoğlu equalized at the 90' mark, ensuring the draw with a late dramatic goal