OSLO. Vålerenga and Molde draw 1-1. H. Bjordal scored the first goal (31′) for Vålerenga. M. Ellingsen settled the score 1-1 (44′) with a penalty.
The match was played at the Intility Arena stadium in Oslo on Sunday and it started at 4:00 pm local time. In front of 7,084 spectators. The referee was Mohammad Usman Aslam with the assistance of Dag Roger Nebben and Ole Andreas Skogsrud Haukåsen. The 4th official was Magnus Nicolai Koløy. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 10.7 degrees Celsius or 51.26 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 47%.
Vålerenga started with a aggressive line-up. On the other side, Molde adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Vålerenga – Formation
Vålerenga
87'
31'
18'
The manager Dag-Eilev Akkerhaugen Fagermo decided to play with the following team: Kjetil Haug , Christian Dahle Borchgrevink , Jonatan Nation , Ivan Näsberg , Leonard Žuta , Henrik Bjørdal , Fredrik Jensen , Odin Thiago Holm , Osame Sahraoui , Viðar Örn Kjartansson and Amor Layouni .
The home team had on the bench: Matias Dyngeland, Fredrik Holmé, Brage Skaret, Tobias Christensen , Jacob Emile Dicko Eng, Albin Morfelt, Nicolaj Thomsen , Seedy Jatta and Henrik Udahl .
Best player: Jonatan Nation
The player that probably impressed the most for Vålerenga was Jonatan Nation.
His rating is with 70 passes (95% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 6.
Molde – Formation
Molde
On the opposite side, Erling Moe played with: Andreas Linde , Martin Linnes , Martin Bjornbak , Sheriff Sinyan , Kristoffer Haugen , Etzaz Hussain , Martin Ellingsen , Eirik Andersen , Magnus Eikrem , Ola Brynhildsen and Ohi Omoijuanfo .
They had on the bench: Alexandro Craninx, Birk Risa , Magnus Grødem, Sivert Mannsverk , Fredrik Sjolstad, David Datro Fofana and Rafik Zekhnini.
Molde could not rely on the presence of B. Risa (injured).
Best player: Martin Ellingsen
The player that probably impressed the most for Molde was Martin Ellingsen.
His rating is with 1 goal, 56 passes (87% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 4 duels out of 8. He hit the woodwork once times.
Match Statistics
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Vålerenga was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Molde that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Vålerenga was more aggressive with 49 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 2 were on target. However, that was not enough Vålerenga to win the match.
Vålerenga shot 10 times, 2 on target, 8 off target. On the other side, Molde shot 20 times, 5 on target, 15 off target.
Cards
Vålerenga received 1 yellow card (A. Layouni). On the opposite side, Molde received 2 yellow cards (E. Ulland-Andersen and E. Hussain).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Vålerenga will have 27 points to stay in the 8th place. On the opposite side, Molde will have 37 points to stay in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eliteserien, Vålerenga will play away against Bodø / Glimt on the 26th of September with a 7-4 head to head record in favor of Vålerenga (8 draws).
Molde will host Viking on the 26th of September with a 14-10 head to head statistic in favor of Viking (5 draws).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eliteserien.
- Mjøndalen – Sandefjord – 1-1
- Sarpsborg 08 – Rosenborg – 1-3
- Tromsø – Brann – 1-1
- Viking – Bodø / Glimt – 1-3
- Vålerenga – Molde – 1-1
