Match report
Molde Defeats Cercle Brugge 3-0 in Europa League
Molde
3–0
FT
Cercle Brugge
Aug 8, 2024
Molde put on a dominating display as they secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Cercle Brugge in the UEFA Europa League. The Norwegian champions demonstrated clinical finishing and solid defense to hold off the Belgian side, with goals from Kasper Eriksen, Martin Eikrem, and Marcus Linnes.
Key Facts
- • Kasper Eriksen scored Molde's first goal in just the 3rd minute.
- • Martin Eikrem added a second for Molde at 18 minutes with an assist from Mikel Møller Dæhli.
- • Marcus Linnes netted his goal in the 30th minute, setting up by Kasper Eriksen.
- • Cercle Brugge had to substitute two players in quick succession due to injury or tactical changes at the 46th and 63rd minutes.
Lineups
Molde
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 A. Posiadała (G)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
- 4 V. Lund (D)
- 21 M. Linnes (M)
- 15 M. Kaasa (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
- 18 H. Stenevik
- 5 E. Hestad
- 19 E. Haugan
- 2 M. Bjørnbak
- 34 S. McDermott
- 26 I. Amundsen
- 11 A. Olanare
- 6 A. Roaldsøy
- 29 G. Nyheim
- 23 S. Granaas
- 12 O. Petersen
Cercle Brugge
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Warleson (G)
- 3 E. Utkus (D)
- 5 B. Popović (D)
- 4 J. Daland (D)
- 20 Flávio Nazinho (D)
- 6 L. Agyekum (M)
- 17 A. Francis (M)
- 99 A. Ouattara (F)
- 34 T. Somers (M)
- 10 Felipe Augusto (F)
- 9 K. Denkey (F)
Substitutes
- 19 K. Olaigbe
- 66 C. Ravych
- 11 A. Minda
- 28 H. Van der Bruggen
- 30 Bruninho
- 21 M. Delanghe
- 76 J. Lietaert
- 95 T. De Bel
- 8 Erick Nunes
- 18 S. Miangué
- 68 R. El Bahri
Timeline
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3' Molde Goal · Normal GoalK. Eriksen · Assist: M. Kaasa
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18' Molde Goal · Normal GoalM. Eikrem · Assist: M. Møller Dæhli
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30' Molde Goal · Normal GoalM. Linnes · Assist: K. Eriksen
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46' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 1Off: Felipe Augusto · On: K. Olaigbe
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46' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Popovic · On: C. Ravych
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55' Molde Card · Yellow CardE. Breivik
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61' Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardFlávio Nazinho
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63' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ouattara · On: A. Minda
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63' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Agyekum · On: H. Van der Bruggen
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76' Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardJ. Daland
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77' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Eikrem · On: F. Ihler
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77' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Linnes · On: H. Stenevik
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79' Molde Card · Yellow CardValdemar Lund
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80' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Daland · On: Bruninho
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85' Molde Goal · Missed PenaltyE. Breivik
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86' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kaasa · On: E. Hestad
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86' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: Valdemar Lund · On: E. Haugan
Match Stats
| Stat | Molde | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 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
- ▸ Molde's early goal by Kasper Eriksen set the tone for their dominant performance right from the start.
- ▸ The second goal by Martin Eikrem at 18 minutes confirmed Molde’s control of the match, leaving Cercle Brugge struggling to respond.