Match report
FC Midtjylland Defeats Fredrikstad 3-1 in UEFA Europa League
Fredrikstad
1–3
FT
FC Midtjylland
Aug 7, 2025
FC Midtjylland emerged victorious against Fredrikstad with a convincing 3-1 win in the UEFA Europa League match. The Danish side dominated the early stages, scoring twice within the first half-hour through Franculino and M. Gogorza. Despite Fredrikstad's late goal by J. Bjartalid, FC Midtjylland added another via D. Castillo to seal their victory.
Key Facts
- • FC Midtjylland scored three goals: Franculino (14'), M. Gogorza (32'), and D. Castillo (79')
- • Fredrikstad's only goal came from J. Bjartalid at 77'
- • Han-Beom Lee of FC Midtjylland received a yellow card in the 82nd minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams: Fredrikstad substituted S. Sorlokk, D. Eid, and P. Metcalfe; FC Midtjylland substituted Junior Brumado, Paulinho, M. Gogorza, D. Osorio, and Franculino
Lineups
Fredrikstad
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 77 M. Borsheim (G)
- 22 M. Woledzi (D)
- 12 U. Fredriksen (D)
- 5 S. Rafn (D)
- 16 D. Eid (D)
- 13 S. Sorlokk
- 6 L. Owusu (M)
- 11 P. Metcalfe (M)
- 4 S. Molde
- 20 O. Ohlenschlaeger (M)
- 9 E. Holten (F)
Substitutes
- 1 O. Ovretveit
- 25 O. Langbraten
- 2 K. Okpaleke
- 3 B. Skaret
- 14 J. Bjartalid
- 17 S. Kvile
- 18 L. Begby
- 19 R. R. Shein
- 23 H. Skogvold
- 28 S. Owusu
- 32 J. Solberg
- 40 E. Granaas
FC Midtjylland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 16 E. Olafsson (G)
- 13 A. Gabriel (D)
- 3 Lee Han-Beom (D)
- 22 M. Bech Sorensen (D)
- 29 Paulinho (D)
- 11 D. Osorio (M)
- 24 O. Sorensen (M)
- 19 P. Bravo (M)
- 41 M. Gogorza (F)
- 7 Franculino (F)
- 74 Junior Brumado (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Lossl
- 31 L. Selin
- 6 M. Erlic
- 14 E. Chilufya
- 20 V. Byskov
- 21 D. Castillo
- 33 G. Bjerge
- 43 K. Mbabu
- 55 V. Bak
- 58 A. Simsir
- 80 Dani Silva
- 90 F. Etim
Timeline
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14' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalFranculino
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32' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalM. Gogorza · Assist: D. Osorio
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57' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Sorlokk · On: J. Bjartalid
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57' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Eid · On: S. Owusu
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63' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1Off: Junior Brumado · On: D. Castillo
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63' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2Off: Paulinho · On: V. Bak
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63' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Gogorza · On: A. Simsir
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71' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Metcalfe · On: R. R. Shein
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71' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Osorio · On: V. Byskov
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77' Fredrikstad Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bjartalid · Assist: O. Ohlenschlaeger
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79' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalD. Castillo · Assist: V. Byskov
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82' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardHan-Beom Lee
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83' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5Off: Franculino · On: F. Etim
Match Stats
| Stat | Fredrikstad | FC Midtjylland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FC Midtjylland took the lead in just 14 minutes with a goal from Franculino which set the tone for their dominance.
- ▸ The second goal by M. Gogorza, assisted by D. Osorio at 32', virtually sealed Fredrikstad's fate early on.
- ▸ Fredrikstad's late rally was sparked by J. Bjartalid's goal in the 77th minute but FC Midtjylland responded swiftly with a third from D. Castillo.