Match report
Molde Defeats BK Hacken 3-1 in Europa League Clash
BK Hacken
1–3
FT
Molde
Nov 9, 2023
Molde dominated the match with three well-timed goals in the UEFA Europa League encounter against BK Hacken. Despite BK Hacken's late goal from Siniša Hrstic, Molde maintained control throughout the game to secure a comfortable victory.
Key Facts
- • Molde scored first through Filip Gulbrandsen in the 16th minute with an assist by Martin Eikrem.
- • Kristoffer Eriksen doubled Molde's lead at the 24-minute mark, assisted by Magnar Ellingsen.
- • BK Hacken managed to score a consolation goal from Siniša Hrstic in the 65th minute.
- • Molde secured their third goal with Kristoffer Eriksen scoring again in the 86th minute, assisted by Valon Berisha.
Lineups
BK Hacken
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 P. Abrahamsson (G)
- 13 S. Sandberg (D)
- 3 J. Hammar (D)
- 5 E. Hovland (D)
- 21 T. Totland (D)
- 18 M. Rygaard (M)
- 11 S. Gustafson (M)
- 27 R. Amané (M)
- 24 A. Layouni (F)
- 17 E. Chilufya (F)
- 23 M. Sonko (F)
Substitutes
- 8 I. Abdulrazak
- 19 S. Hrstić
- 16 P. Dahbo
- 33 J. Dembe
- 30 S. Banožić
- 25 A. Faye
- 1 J. Brattberg
- 39 I. Brusberg
- 22 T. Sana
- 9 O. Kamara
- 15 K. Hodžić
- 10 A. Youssef
Molde
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 12 O. Petersen (G)
- 31 M. Løvik (D)
- 19 E. Haugan (D)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 6 M. Ellingsen (D)
- 28 K. Haugen (D)
- 20 K. Eriksen (M)
- 15 M. Kaasa (M)
- 16 E. Breivik (M)
- 7 M. Eikrem (F)
- 8 F. Gulbrandsen (F)
Substitutes
- 5 E. Hestad
- 9 V. Berisha
- 10 E. Kitolano
- 22 M. Grødem
- 33 N. Ødegård
- 46 A. Myklebust
- 55 M. Eikrem Myklebust
- 25 A. Hagelskjær
- 2 M. Bjørnbak
- 34 P. Lervik
Timeline
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16' Molde Goal · Normal GoalF. Gulbrandsen · Assist: M. Eikrem -
24' Molde Goal · Normal GoalK. Eriksen · Assist: M. Ellingsen -
46' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Haugen · On: E. Hestad -
51' BK Hacken Card · Yellow CardAmane RomeoFoul
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52' BK Hacken Var · Card reviewedAmane Romeo -
62' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Layouni · On: S. Hrstic -
62' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 3Off: Amane Romeo · On: P. Dahbo -
65' BK Hacken Goal · Normal GoalS. Hrstic -
67' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Eikrem · On: V. Berisha -
83' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Gulbrandsen · On: E. Kitolano -
86' Molde Goal · Normal GoalK. Eriksen · Assist: V. Berisha -
87' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Chilufya · On: J. Dembe -
89' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kaasa · On: M. Grødem -
90'+4 BK Hacken Card · Yellow CardSamuel GustafsonArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | BK Hacken | Molde |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 518 | 452 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 1.63 | 1.76 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 424 | 347 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goals from Gulbrandsen and Eriksen within the first quarter of an hour set the tone for Molde's dominance.
- ▸ BK Hacken's goal in the 65th minute gave them a brief spark, but Molde responded with a third goal just minutes later to quell any potential comeback.