Match report

Granada CF Defeats Molde 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Granada CF
Granada CF
2–0
FT
Molde
Molde
Mar 11, 2021

Granada CF stunned Molde with a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash, thanks to early goals by Jorge Molina and Soldado. The Red and Whites capitalized on Molde's poor discipline, which saw them reduced to ten men after M. Ellingsen's red card.

Key Facts

  • • Granada CF secured a 2-0 win against Molde in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Jorge Molina scored the first goal for Granada CF in the 26th minute, assisted by Rui Silva.
  • • Soldado netted the second goal for Granada CF in the 75th minute, assisted by Jorge Molina.
  • • Molde had a player sent off when M. Ellingsen received a red card in the 71st minute.

Lineups

Granada CF

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Silva (G)
  • 16 Víctor Díaz (D)
  • 2 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 22 Domingos Duarte (D)
  • 3 N. Pérez (D)
  • 4 M. Gonalons (M)
  • 10 Antonio Puertas (M)
  • 24 Kenedy (M)
  • 8 Y. Eteki (M)
  • 9 Soldado (F)
  • 23 Jorge Molina (M)

Substitutes

  • 28 Ismael Ruiz
  • 20 Vallejo
  • 31 Arnau Fàbrega
  • 30 Raúl Torrente
  • 13 Aarón Escandell
  • 27 Antonio Aranda

Molde

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Linde (G)
  • 28 K. Haugen (D)
  • 6 S. Gregersen (D)
  • 5 S. Sinyan (D)
  • 27 M. Pedersen (D)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (M)
  • 23 E. Andersen (M)
  • 19 E. Hestad (M)
  • 17 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 11 M. Ellingsen (M)
  • 10 B. Sigurðarson (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Knudtzon
  • 20 D. Fofana
  • 30 M. Bolly
  • 3 B. Risa
  • 2 M. Bjørnbak
  • 26 M. Ranmark
  • 16 E. Hussain
  • 34 O. Petersen
  • 40 A. Ugelvik
  • 25 E. Breivik

Timeline

  1. Granada CF
    26' Granada CF Goal · Normal Goal
    Jorge Molina · Assist: Rui Silva
  2. Granada CF
    33' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Eteki

    Foul

  3. Molde
    48' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    B. Sigurðarson

    Foul

  4. Molde
    57' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hestad

    Foul

  5. Molde
    65' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hestad · On: E. Knudtzon
  6. Molde
    68' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ellingsen

    Foul

  7. Molde
    71' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ellingsen

    Foul

  8. Molde
    71' Molde Card · Red Card
    M. Ellingsen

    Foul

  9. Molde
    73' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Sigurðarson · On: D. D. Fofana
  10. Granada CF
    75' Granada CF Goal · Normal Goal
    Soldado · Assist: Jorge Molina
  11. Granada CF
    81' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Soldado · On: Isma Ruiz
  12. Molde
    86' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Andersen · On: M. Bolly
  13. Granada CF
    90'+1 Granada CF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Puertas · On: Jesús Vallejo
  14. Molde
    90' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    M. Eikrem

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Granada CF Molde
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 71% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 10 7
Total Passes 337 434
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 240 339
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jorge Molina's goal in the 26th minute set Granada CF on the path to victory.
  • ▸ M. Ellingsen's red card in the 71st minute significantly shifted the momentum in favor of Granada CF, allowing Soldado to score the second goal shortly after.