Molde lost the Europa League playoff to Elfsborg after a shocking penalty miss. This was a disappointing end to a season that had promised much for Molde.

What happened?

Molde played better in the return match against Elfsborg, but a penalty miss ruined it for the blues. Substitute Veton Berisha took 43 seconds to score 1-0 for Molde, after a great assist from Magnus Wolff Eikrem.

What does it mean for Molde?

The loss to Elfsborg means that Molde will not play in the Europa League next season. This is a hard blow for the team, which had hoped for a place in the tournament.

What's next?

Molde must now focus on Eliteserien, where they are in 10th place with 39 points. The team has a tough match against Sarpsborg 08 FF at home on August 2. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | May 25 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 2-1 loss | | August 2 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | -

League standing

Molde is currently in 10th place in Eliteserien, 32 points behind leaders Viking. The team has scored 46 goals and conceded 42 goals this season.

Next match

Molde plays next against Sarpsborg 08 FF at home on August 2. This will be an important match for the team, which must win to stay in touch with the top of the table.