Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Molde 2-1 in Europa League
Molde
1–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Oct 5, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen secured a vital win against Molde in the UEFA Europa League, narrowly defeating the Norwegian side by a score of 2-1. The match featured quick strikes from Bayer Leverkusen early on, but Molde managed to pull one back late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen scored two goals within the first 18 minutes by Jeremie Frimpong and N. Tella.
- • Molde's E. Breivik scored a consolation goal at minute 87.
- • Molde suffered from two yellow cards, one each for K. Eriksen and M. Lovik.
- • Multiple substitutions were made on both sides as the match progressed.
Lineups
Molde
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Karlstrøm (G)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
- 6 M. Ellingsen (D)
- 31 M. Løvik (M)
- 5 E. Hestad (M)
- 15 M. Kaasa (M)
- 16 E. Breivik (M)
- 28 K. Haugen (M)
- 7 M. Eikrem (F)
- 20 K. Eriksen (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Petersen
- 8 F. Gulbrandsen
- 10 E. Kitolano
- 22 M. Grødem
- 4 C. Cappis
- 34 P. Lervik
- 33 N. Ødegård
- 46 A. Myklebust
- 24 J. Bakke
- 50 G. Nyheim
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 17 M. Kovář (G)
- 2 J. Stanišić (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 8 R. Andrich (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 3 P. Hincapié (M)
- 19 N. Tella (F)
- 23 A. Hložek (F)
- 21 A. Adli (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Álex Grimaldo
- 7 J. Hofmann
- 22 V. Boniface
- 10 F. Wirtz
- 6 O. Kossounou
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 18 N. Mbamba
- 32 G. Puerta
- 25 E. Palacios
- 36 N. Lomb
Timeline
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14' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalJeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Adli -
18' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalN. Tella · Assist: A. Hlozek -
41' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Karlstrøm · On: O. Petersen -
42' Molde Card · Yellow CardK. EriksenFoul
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67' Molde Card · Yellow CardM. LovikFoul
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67' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Eikrem · On: F. Gulbrandsen -
68' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Hestad · On: E. Kitolano -
70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: A. Grimaldo -
70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Tella · On: J. Hofmann -
80' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kaasa · On: M. Grødem -
80' Molde subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Haugen · On: C. Cappis -
83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Hlozek · On: V. Boniface -
83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Adli · On: F. Wirtz -
87' Molde Goal · Normal GoalE. Breivik · Assist: M. Lovik -
90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: O. Kossounou
Match Stats
| Stat | Molde | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 422 | 720 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 1.27 | 1.45 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Accurate Passes | 355 | 643 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayer Leverkusen took an early lead with goals from Jeremie Frimpong (14') and N. Tella (18'), establishing a strong momentum.
- ▸ Molde's late goal by E. Breivik at minute 87 briefly shifted the game's dynamics, but it wasn't enough to overturn Bayer Leverkusen's early advantage.