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English
Molde Edges Out HJK Helsinki in Thrilling Europa Conference League Encounter
Molde FK secured a victory against HJK Helsinki in a closely fought match at the Bolt Arena in Helsinki on December 12th, 2024. The game, part of the fifth matchday of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage, ended with a 2-3 scoreline in favor of the Norwegian side.
The match started with HJK Helsinki controlling possession, but it was Molde who struck first, with F. Ihler scoring in the 14th minute, assisted by M. Enggaard. Ihler added a second goal in the 27th minute, this time assisted by E. Breivik, making it 0-2. HJK Helsinki pulled one back in the 32nd minute through L. Erwin, leaving the score at 1-2 at halftime.
In the second half, HJK Helsinki pushed for an equalizer, but Molde’s defense held firm. Despite the Finnish team’s efforts, culminating in a goal from K. Meriluoto in the 90th minute, Molde managed to hold on for the win. The match was characterized by its intensity, with a total of 21 fouls and 3 yellow cards. Despite HJK Helsinki’s higher possession (55%), Molde proved more clinical in attack, registering 10 shots on goal compared to the home team’s 7.
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Substitutions hjk helsinki: at minute 46 B. Lyons-Foster came in and M. Ylitolva went out., at minute 46 H. Bande came in and L. Moller went out., at minute 72 A. Tanaka came in and G. Kanellopoulos went out., at minute 79 K. Meriluoto came in and O. Kokcu went out., at minute 79 J. Toivio came in and D. O’Shaughnessy went out., at minute 84 R. Hudd came in and S. Hostikka went out.
Substitutions molde: at minute 68 F. Gulbrandsen came in and F. Ihler went out., at minute 68 M. Lovik came in and M. Kaasa went out., at minute 83 I. Amundsen came in and M. Bjornbak went out., at minute 83 N. Odegard came in and S. Granaas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HJK helsinki
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Molde
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