Match report
Molde Secures Victory Over IF Elfsborg in Europa League Clash
IF Elfsborg
0–1
PEN
Molde
Aug 29, 2024
In an intense encounter at the UEFA Europa League, Molde emerged victorious over IF Elfsborg with a narrow 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when V. Berisha found the back of the net for Molde after an assist by M. Eikrem. Despite several substitutions and multiple yellow cards for both teams, Molde maintained their lead to secure their place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: IF Elfsborg 0–1 Molde
- • Goal by V. Berisha (62') assisted by M. Eikrem
- • Timothy Ouma and J. Abdullai received yellow cards for IF Elfsborg
- • H. Stenevik, M. Møller Dæhli, A. Hagelskjaer, K. Eriksen of Molde were also cautioned
- • E. Hestad missed a penalty in the shootout
Lineups
IF Elfsborg
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 I. Pettersson (G)
- 8 S. Holmén (D)
- 29 I. Buhari (D)
- 2 T. Yegbe (D)
- 15 S. Hedlund (M)
- 16 T. Ouma (M)
- 27 B. Zeneli (M)
- 23 N. Hult (D)
- 18 A. Qasem (M)
- 10 M. Baidoo (M)
- 14 J. Abdullai (F)
Substitutes
- 12 E. Holten
- 9 A. Zeneli
- 4 G. Henriksson
- 7 J. Thomasen
- 1 M. Uppenberg
- 13 J. Larsson
- 30 M. Bundgaard
- 19 R. Kaib
- 6 A. Baldursson
- 26 L. Richtnér
- 11 E. Guðmundsson
- 28 L. Östman
Molde
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 A. Posiadała (G)
- 19 E. Haugan (D)
- 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 18 H. Stenevik (M)
- 10 M. Enggård (M)
- 17 M. Møller Dæhli (M)
- 16 E. Breivik (M)
- 31 M. Løvik (M)
- 7 M. Eikrem (F)
- 20 K. Eriksen (M)
Substitutes
- 9 F. Ihler
- 14 V. Berisha
- 15 M. Kaasa
- 21 M. Linnes
- 4 V. Lund
- 5 E. Hestad
- 29 G. Nyheim
- 32 P. Lervik
- 34 S. McDermott
- 23 S. Granaas
- 33 N. Ødegård
Timeline
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14' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardTimothy Ouma
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27' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardJ. Abdullai
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39' Molde Card · Yellow CardH. Stenevik
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62' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Enggård · On: F. Ihler
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62' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Breivik · On: V. Berisha
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62' Molde Goal · Normal GoalV. Berisha · Assist: M. Eikrem
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84' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Berisha · On: M. Kaasa
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90' Molde Card · Yellow CardM. Møller Dæhli
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90' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Abdullai · On: E. Holten
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90' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Qasem · On: A. Zeneli
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99' Molde Card · Yellow CardA. Hagelskjaer
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100' Molde Card · Yellow CardK. Eriksen
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100' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Stenevik · On: M. Linnes
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105' Molde subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Hagelskjaer · On: Valdemar Lund
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105' Molde subst · Substitution 6Off: M. Eikrem · On: E. Hestad
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115' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Holmén · On: Gustav Henriksson
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120'+1 IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Buhari · On: J. Thomasen
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120'+5 Molde Goal · Missed PenaltyE. Hestad
Penalty Shootout
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120'+8 IF Elfsborg Goal · PenaltyN. Hult
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | IF Elfsborg | Molde |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corners | 11 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ V. Berisha's goal at 62' shifted momentum towards Molde, creating a decisive advantage for the rest of the match.
- ▸ The yellow cards issued to key players on both sides altered team dynamics and defensive strategies.