Match report
Cercle Brugge Defeats Molde 1–0 in Europa League Clash
Cercle Brugge
1–0
FT
Molde
Aug 15, 2024
Cercle Brugge held off ten-man challenges from Molde to secure a vital 1–0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, with A. Ouattara scoring the only goal of the game at the 40th minute mark.
Key Facts
- • A. Ouattara scored for Cercle Brugge on minute 40.
- • Casper Öyvann received a yellow card for Molde in the 26th minute.
- • A. Francis was sent off with a red card for Cercle Brugge at the 29th minute, leaving them down to ten players.
- • Flávio Nazinho and Kévin Denkey were substituted for A. Ouattara due to tactical shifts.
Lineups
Cercle Brugge
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 M. Delanghe (G)
- 34 T. Somers (M)
- 66 C. Ravych (D)
- 4 J. Daland (D)
- 18 S. Miangué (D)
- 17 A. Francis (M)
- 6 L. Agyekum (M)
- 11 A. Minda (M)
- 99 A. Ouattara (F)
- 19 K. Olaigbe (F)
- 10 Felipe Augusto (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Erick Nunes
- 20 Flávio Nazinho
- 9 K. Denkey
- 30 Bruninho
- 76 J. Lietaert
- 1 Warleson
- 68 R. El Bahri
- 5 B. Popović
- 84 B. Langenbick
Molde
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 22 A. Posiadała (G)
- 21 M. Linnes (M)
- 19 E. Haugan (D)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
- 31 M. Løvik (M)
- 20 K. Eriksen (M)
- 17 M. Møller Dæhli (M)
- 7 M. Eikrem (F)
- 16 E. Breivik (M)
- 9 F. Ihler (F)
Substitutes
- 5 E. Hestad
- 15 M. Kaasa
- 18 H. Stenevik
- 26 I. Amundsen
- 29 G. Nyheim
- 12 O. Petersen
- 30 L. Juberg-Hovland
- 11 A. Olanare
- 34 S. McDermott
- 4 V. Lund
- 23 S. Granaas
- 6 A. Roaldsøy
Timeline
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26' Molde Card · Yellow CardCasper Öyvann
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29' Cercle Brugge Card · Red CardA. Francis
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34' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Olaigbe · On: Erick Nunes
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40' Cercle Brugge Goal · Normal GoalA. Ouattara
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44' Molde Card · Yellow CardM. Eikrem
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46' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Miangue · On: Flávio Nazinho
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61' Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardFlávio Nazinho
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63' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ouattara · On: K. Denkey
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63' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Minda · On: Bruninho
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63' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Ihler · On: E. Hestad
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68' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Møller Dæhli · On: M. Kaasa
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68' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Linnes · On: H. Stenevik
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78' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Ravych · On: J. Lietaert
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86' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Eikrem · On: I. Amundsen
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88' Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardT. Somers
Match Stats
| Stat | Cercle Brugge | Molde |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Francis's early red card at the 29th minute significantly impacted Cercle Brugge's defensive tactics, leading to several key substitutions.
- ▸ Ouattara’s goal in the 40th minute was crucial for securing an advantage over a ten-man Molde.