Gent edge out Molde in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League clash
Gent, Belgium – Gent emerged victorious over Molde with a 2-1 win in a captivating encounter on matchday two of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. The match took place at the Planet Group Arena in Gent, officiated by Georgian referee Goga Kikacheishvili.
Gent dominated the early stages of the game, enjoying greater possession and creating a number of dangerous opportunities. In the 24th minute, N. Fadiga put Gent ahead with a well-taken goal, assisted by O. Gandelman. Molde responded but couldn’t find an equaliser before half-time.
The second half saw both teams eager to find the net. Gent were forced to make several substitutions following yellow cards for T. Watanabe, S. Kums, and M. Samoise. Molde, on the other hand, managed to level the score in the 78th minute with a goal from M. Daehli, assisted by E. Breivik.
Molde’s joy was short-lived, however, as Gent secured the win in the 90th minute through a goal from A. Brown. The forward capitalized on a good opportunity to seal the victory for his team.
Match statistics:
* Possession: Gent 49% – Molde 51%
* Shots: Gent 9 (4 on target, 2 off target) – Molde 7 (3 on target, 2 off target)
* Corners: Gent 4 – Molde 2
* Fouls: Gent 12 – Molde 14
* Yellow cards: Gent 2 – Molde 3
Key events:
* Minute 10: Yellow card for T. Watanabe (Gent)
* Minute 24: Goal by N. Fadiga (Gent), assisted by O. Gandelman
* Minute 39: Yellow card for V. Lund (Molde)
* Minute 44: Yellow card for M. Eikrem (Molde)
* Minute 67: Yellow card for S. Kums (Gent)
* Minute 78: Goal by M. Daehli (Molde), assisted by E. Breivik
* Minute 90: Goal by A. Brown (Gent)
Substitutions gent: at minute 65 M. Samoise came in and N. Fadiga went out., at minute 65 H. Varela came in and M. L. Sonko went out., at minute 72 M. Dean came in and O. Gandelman went out., at minute 72 A. Brown came in and T. Araujo went out., at minute 82 A. Ito came in and S. Kums went out.
Substitutions molde: at minute 68 K. Eriksen came in and M. Enggaard went out., at minute 68 K. Haugen came in and H. Stenevik went out., at minute 86 I. Amundsen came in and M. Bjornbak went out., at minute 87 S. Granaas came in and E. Breivik went out., at minute 87 F. Ihler came in and M. Eikrem went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gent
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