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Mold – Rapid Wien 1–0 (0–0)
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Magnus Wolff Eikrem took over the role of head waiter against Rapid Wien on Thursday night. The Molde star was behind almost everything that created the blue shirts.
One by one, the receivers missed gigantic opportunities. In the end, Ohi Omoijuanfo succeeded.
– You think “is it that day?”, Says Ohi to TV 2 after the game.
– We had great occasions, including those I had. It was great that he sat down at the end, says the scorer.
The Molde’s coach, Erling Moe, on the other hand, was calmer.
– I saw that the goal would come. Today I wasn’t really worried, although it took me a while, he says.
– Some of the best I’ve seen from Molde this year.
After abusing two gigantic occasions, the boy from Holmlia managed to score the only goal of the match. Thus, the forward became the great hero when Molde scored another three points in the group stage match of the Europa League.
– This is one of the best I’ve seen from Molde this year, was the verdict of TV 2’s expert commentator Jesper Mathisen.
Thus, it is located with six of the six possible points of the group, the same as Arsenal. This means they have a brilliant starting point, as both Rapid Wien and Dundalk have zero points.
– There are not many Norwegian teams that have scored points in the Europa League in recent seasons, says Magnus Wolff Eikrem after the match, sending a shot to Rosenborg who have struggled in the group stage in recent years.
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The victory also benefits the bank account of the blue jerseys. After the victory against Dundalk last week, Molde received 570,000 euros in prize money. This corresponds to more than 6.3 million NOK.
Therefore, they have registered more than twelve million crowns in one week.
– I think this is the best match we have played since I returned to Molde, says captain Magnus Wolff Eikrem.
Mold excelled
After three points against Dundalk in the first game, everything was in place for Molde to get a very good starting point in the group with a victory against Rapid Wien.
It was two teams that met in the first round. However, Molde managed to create some small dangers. First out was Ola Brynhildsen, who stunned a ball towards goal, but Paul Gartler on Rapid’s goal was on the scoreboard.
After 36 minutes, Molde should have taken the lead. Ohi combined well with Magnus Wolff Eikrem. The latter forced the goalkeeper to make a good save, and the return bounced off Ohi, who was alone.
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The ball bounced, which made it difficult for the Molde forward to score. Thus, the end went much further.
– This is by far the biggest chance of the match. It’s well done by Ohi first, but you have to go back and collect the return, then it will be hard to pull off, was the verdict of TV 2 expert commentator Jesper Mathisen.
Just before the break, the guests from Austria had a great opportunity, when Marcel Ritzmaier decided to test his shot. From 25 meters he hammered.
Molde goalkeeper Andreas Linde put two centimeters of fingers into the ball and managed to hit the post. The return was Molde first.
Molde took advantage of two giant opportunities
Ten minutes into the second half, Ohi had another gigantic opportunity. Once again, it was Magnus Wolff Eikrem who was the architect. Ohi had to finish only with the goalkeeper from seven meters, but Gartler launched himself into the star formation and saved the shot.
– Ohi, of course, I should be able to put it in goal. He has struggled with efficiency, and we see another example of that, it was Jesper Mathisen’s verdict.
Four minutes later, Molde had an even bigger chance. Hovmester Eikrem again showed his qualities, but Fredrik Aursnes missed the opportunity four meters from the goal. Thus, Molde had missed two gigantic opportunities in four minutes.
– How long can Erling Moe wait before putting on Leke James? Asked TV 2 commentator Peder Mørtvedt.
Ohi responded to the accusation
In the end, you should finally opt for the blue shirts. 25 minutes played of the game. Ola Brynhildsen came within a hair of giving Kristoffer Haugen the lead after a play down the left. The post was perfect, and in front of Rapid’s goal, the Molde players lined up to put the ball into goal.
Last in line was Ohi slipping and putting his right foot on the ball.
– Mold’s fantastic attack game. Look at the moment! It is so beautiful that it is impossible for Ohi to get lost this time, exclaimed Jesper Mathisen.
It was a fragment of Molde’s joy that Eirik Hestad stayed down after the goal. The running midfielder was injured when he launched himself at the ball and was taken off the field.
– I think he got a nasty cut. It didn’t look good, but I think it will work out, Wolff Eikrem told TV 2 after speaking with Hestad.
Molde continued to have control of the court game, so they find six of the six possible points in group play. This means that they are on an equal footing with Arsenal, while Dundalk and Rapid Wien have zero points. Now two games await him against the London giant.
– I’m so naive and optimistic. I think we should join Arsenal and give them a fight. You don’t need to add anything else. We’ll go take something home from there too. You have to believe in what you are doing if you are going to achieve anything. You can’t just lie down and hope for the best, Molde’s coach Erling Moe tells TV 2.
