Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Molde 2-1 in Europa League

Molde
Molde
1–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
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

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    14' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Adli
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    18' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tella · Assist: A. Hlozek
  3. Molde
    41' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Karlstrøm · On: O. Petersen
  4. Molde
    42' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eriksen

    Foul

  5. Molde
    67' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lovik

    Foul

  6. Molde
    67' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: F. Gulbrandsen
  7. Molde
    68' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hestad · On: E. Kitolano
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: A. Grimaldo
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tella · On: J. Hofmann
  10. Molde
    80' Molde subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kaasa · On: M. Grødem
  11. Molde
    80' Molde subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Haugen · On: C. Cappis
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hlozek · On: V. Boniface
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Adli · On: F. Wirtz
  14. Molde
    87' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Breivik · Assist: M. Lovik
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.