Match report
IF Elfsborg Defeats Molde 1-0 in UEFA Europa League Clash
Molde
0–1
FT
IF Elfsborg
Aug 22, 2024
In a tightly contested match at the UEFA Europa League stage, IF Elfsborg secured an impressive victory over Molde with A. Qasem's early goal holding up throughout the game. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, Molde could not find the equalizer to level the score.
Key Facts
- • IF Elfsborg won 1-0 against Molde in the UEFA Europa League.
- • A. Qasem scored the only goal for IF Elfsborg at minute 15, assisted by M. Baidoo.
- • Molde received three yellow cards throughout the game: M. Lovik (26'), Valdemar Lund (63'), and E. Haugan (84').
- • IF Elfsborg's A. Qasem was also shown a yellow card at minute 43.
Lineups
Molde
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 A. Posiadała (G)
- 3 C. Øyvann (D)
- 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
- 4 V. Lund (D)
- 18 H. Stenevik (M)
- 16 E. Breivik (M)
- 17 M. Møller Dæhli (M)
- 15 M. Kaasa (M)
- 31 M. Løvik (M)
- 7 M. Eikrem (F)
- 20 K. Eriksen (M)
Substitutes
- 19 E. Haugan
- 10 M. Enggård
- 14 V. Berisha
- 9 F. Ihler
- 29 G. Nyheim
- 6 A. Roaldsøy
- 11 A. Olanare
- 34 S. McDermott
- 5 E. Hestad
- 23 S. Granaas
- 26 I. Amundsen
- 33 N. Ødegård
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)
- 27 B. Zeneli (M)
- 16 T. Ouma (M)
- 23 N. Hult (D)
- 14 J. Abdullai (F)
- 10 M. Baidoo (M)
- 18 A. Qasem (M)
Substitutes
- 17 P. Frick
- 12 E. Holten
- 9 A. Zeneli
- 28 L. Östman
- 7 J. Thomasen
- 6 A. Baldursson
- 30 M. Bundgaard
- 13 J. Larsson
- 26 L. Richtnér
- 11 E. Guðmundsson
- 19 R. Kaib
- 4 G. Henriksson
Timeline
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15' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalA. Qasem · Assist: M. Baidoo
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26' Molde Card · Yellow CardM. Lovik
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43' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardA. Qasem
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46' Molde subst · Substitution 1Off: Casper Öyvann · On: E. Haugan
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46' Molde subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Breivik · On: M. Enggård
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61' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Qasem · On: P. Frick
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63' Molde Card · Yellow CardValdemar Lund
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72' Molde subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kaasa · On: V. Berisha
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76' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Frick · On: E. Holten
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77' Molde subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Eikrem · On: F. Ihler
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84' Molde Card · Yellow CardE. Haugan
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89' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardIsak Pettersson
Match Stats
| Stat | Molde | IF Elfsborg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 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. Qasem's early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for IF Elfsborg, giving them a crucial lead they defended effectively.
- ▸ The yellow card given to A. Qasem at minute 43 may have influenced his playing style and possibly reduced Molde’s attacking pressure.