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Molde defeats Legia Warszawa in thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League clash
Molde secured a 3-2 victory over Legia Warszawa in a captivating UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 match at the Aker Stadion in Molde, Norway. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams creating and scoring goals.
The home side dominated possession (56%) and translated this into early goals. Erik Hestad opened the scoring in the 11th minute, assisted by Kristian Eriksen, who himself netted Molde’s second goal in the 17th minute. Fredrik Gulbrandsen extended the lead before halftime (43′), leaving the score at 3-0 in favor of the Norwegian team.
Legia Warszawa, despite having less possession (44%), showed their attacking prowess in the second half. After receiving a yellow card in the 50th minute (J. Ziolkowski), the Polish team fought back with two quick goals. Kacper Chodyna pulled one back in the 64th minute, assisted by Goncalves, and substitute Luquinhas scored their second in the 67th minute. Despite their efforts and two further yellow cards (J. Ziolkowski and Luquinhas), Legia couldn’t complete the comeback, ultimately losing 3-2.
The match was full of excitement, with a total of 26 shots (12 from Molde and 14 from Legia), 12 shots on target, and 23 fouls. Molde had a slight edge in corners (2-10). The referee was Horatiu Fesnic from Romania.
Substitutions legia warszawa: at minute 61 R. Augustyniak came in and M. Oyedele went out., at minute 61 R. Pankov came in and J. Ziolkowski went out., at minute 66 Luquinhas came in and V. Bichakhchyan went out., at minute 75 T. Pekhart came in and C. Goncalves went out., at minute 75 J. Elitim came in and B. Kapustka went out.
Substitutions molde: at minute 72 F. Ihler came in and E. Hestad went out., at minute 83 M. Bjornbak came in and F. Gulbrandsen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Molde
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Legia Warszawa
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