Molde lost 0-2 away to HamKam in the Eliteserien on Sunday 13th September. Despite 55.6% possession, the team completed only 10 passes in the entire match and failed to register a single shot on target.
Manager Sindre Tjelmeland opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Molde never found their rhythm and recorded zero shots, zero saves by the goalkeeper, zero fouls and zero corners.
HamKam took an early lead and doubled it before halftime, while Molde struggled to break down the home side despite dominating possession.
The result contrasts sharply with Molde’s 2-0 win over KFUM Oslo on September 6th, when Oskar Spiten Nysaeter and Trent Kone-Doherty scored.
Before the match, Molde sat fourth in the table with 34 points, but the loss halts a promising run and increases pressure to pick up points in the upcoming fixtures.
The team has now scored 38 goals and conceded 29 this season, for a goal difference of +9, but remain 14 points behind leaders Bodø/Glimt.
Molde have won three of their last five games (WWWLD) and come from a 3-4 victory over Valerenga on August 30th.
Fans can follow the team’s progress via our fixtures and monitor the injury situation on injuries as several players remain sidelined.
Molde host Aalesund on September 19th in the next Eliteserien round, a match that could prove key in their bid to maintain a top-four finish.
The side must soon rediscover form if they are to challenge for medals, and the next home game will be an important benchmark.
