Molde had a good starting point after beating the Poles 3–2 at home, but the team was in for a tough match in Warsaw. This meant that Molde would progress in the European series league if the team managed at least a draw against Legia Warszawa. And the supporters were optimistic before the match. And Molde delivered a shock opening in Warsaw. After just one minute, the ball was in the net. Markus André Kaasa pushed forward on the left, the ball ended up with Fredrik Gulbrandsen who scored. Molde shock opener against Legia Warszawa with a goal after one minute of the match. Photo: Reuters Artisteri by Hestad Molde continues to attack against Legia. After 20 minutes, the payoff came. Molde went up to 2–0. Kaasa hit the post first. Magnus Eikrem then put the ball into the field. Eirik Hestad steered the ball into the goal with his heel. Molde goalkeeper Oliver Petersen is congratulated by his teammates after a super save against Legia Warsaw. Photo: AP – It is artistry by Molde in Warsaw. They play Legia Warszawa on their own home ground, said TV3 commentator Roar Stokke. The match became more even in the first half, but Legia was unable to create dangerous chances against Molde. Not until the very end of the half when Molde goalkeeper Oliver Petersen pulled out a save from the top shelf after a shot from short range. Fredrik Gulbrandsen’s big night Legia Warszawa started the second half with a header on the post and continued to press Molde. Five minutes later, the Poles had a huge chance, but the header went wide. Tired mold dancers fought and stood against the pressure from Legia. And then it was Molde’s turn to answer. The team launched an attack on the left wing and Fredrik Gulbrandsen put the ball into the goal from short range. This was Gulbrandsen’s fourth goal in two games against Legia Warszawa. And now Molde got control of the match. Gulbrandsen was close to scoring another goal. The shot was very hard, but Legia’s goalkeeper got a hand on the ball. Legia also had their chances, but it didn’t go their way for the Poles at home. And Molde managed to sweep away what came from posts. Molde player Markus André Kaasa gave everything in the duels against Legia Warsaw. Photo: Reuters Bengt Eriksen, who commented on the match on radio for news, was deeply impressed by Molde’s performance. – A very, very, very good performance by Molde. First of all, I think the approach and the entrance were right. They were offensive and wanted to cause Legia defensive problems right away. It is strong. Proud Molde coach And after the match, it was a proud Molde coach Erling Moe who met for a press conference. – We want to be brave. We want to stand out as Molde. I am very proud of the achievement. It means a lot to the players. It means development. and that we continue to take steps in a European context. It’s a good day for Molde Football Club. Molde coach Erling Moe in the match against Legia Warsaw. After the game, he was proud of his performance. Photo: AP And the Molde coach praised Fredrik Gulbrandsen, who scored four goals against Legia Warszawa. – He has been out for a long time. I think it was very good for us that not many people were there when we picked him up. He has made great strides. And he is a threat to everyone. And the players had been mentally prepared for a Legia team that wanted to attack from the start. But it didn’t work out that way. – It is very important for us and for me. An incredibly strong performance. We manage to be sharp in some situations, and we were also a bit lucky in some situations. But we fought well for each other, says Mats Møller Dæhli.
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