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Viking Claims Home Victory Against Molde with a Lone Goal
Stavanger, Norway – In a match played at Lyse Arena, Viking FK defeated Molde FK in a game corresponding to matchday 22 of the Eliteserien. A goal by S. Kvia-Egeskog in the 61st minute, assisted by S. Svendsen, was enough to seal the victory for the home team.
The match was evenly contested in terms of possession, with a slight dominance from Viking (51% versus Molde’s 49%). However, Viking was more incisive in attack, accumulating 28 total shots compared to Molde’s 17. Despite the difference in shots, accuracy wasn’t perfect, as only 7 of Viking’s shots were on target. Molde, for their part, could only get 4 shots on the rival’s goal.
The match was also marked by yellow cards, with one caution for each team (K. Askildsen of Viking and S. Kabini of Molde). Referee Tore Hansen controlled the game, maintaining a relatively low foul count (7 by Viking and 4 by Molde). Viking capitalized on their 16 corners, generating constant danger in the rival’s area, while Molde only managed to get 5. Ultimately, Kvia-Egeskog’s goal was the difference in a tactical and hard-fought match.
Substitutions viking: at minute 46 V. Berisha came in and N. D’Agostino went out., at minute 64 S. Bjorshol came in and H. Heggheim went out., at minute 64 K. Askildsen came in and J. Hansen went out., at minute 74 S. Svendsen came in and H. J. Haugen went out., at minute 74 E. Austbo came in and P. Christiansen went out.
Substitutions molde: at minute 64 O. Spiten-Nysaeter came in and C. Zady went out., at minute 64 S. Kabini came in and N. Kasanwirjo went out., at minute 80 F. Gulbrandsen came in and J. Abdullai went out., at minute 80 M. Eikrem came in and D. Daga went out., at minute 83 E. Hestad came in and H. Stenevik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Molde
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