Molde FK secured a victory in a friendly match against Kristiansund BK. The game was played at Kristiansund Stadium and served as an important preparation before the team faces Ham-Kam in the Eliteserien on Saturday.
According to Sofascore, the match was played this week. It gave manager Erling Moe the opportunity to test the team's formations and give playing time to several squad members. Molde heads into the match against Ham-Kam with confidence, following four consecutive wins in the league. The team is fourth in the Eliteserien with 33 points from 19 games.
Molde had to do without several key players due to injuries. Seydina Mohamed Diop, Eirik Hestad, Mads Juhl Kikkenborg, Sivert Sira Hansen, Halldor Stenevik, and Vebjørn Hoff are all currently sidelined. This forced Moe to find solutions and give younger players a chance. The complete overview of injured players is available on our injuries page.
Despite the absence of several important players, Molde managed to control the flow of the game. They created several good scoring chances and kept the defensive side solid. This demonstrates the depth in the squad, which will be important in the tight race for positions in the league.
Winning a match, even a friendly, always provides a boost. For a team like Molde, who just beat KFUM Oslo 2-0 and have won four games in a row, this builds on a positive trend. The team's recent form is impressive with four wins and no losses in the last four league matches.
This winning mentality is necessary as they now travel to face Ham-Kam away. Molde has scored 38 goals in the league so far, while conceding 29. With a goal difference of +9 and a solid defensive performance in the friendly, the team looks prepared.
After the friendly against Kristiansund, Molde's immediate focus is on the next Eliteserien match. They travel to Briskeby to face Ham-Kam on September 13th. Ham-Kam currently sits in tenth place in the table, making this an important game for Molde to keep pace with the top teams.
Molde is 14 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt, so every win is key to stay in the medal race. The team's position in the standings shows they have a solid foundation to build on in the remaining games.
Manager Moe's task is now to get the available players ready for Saturday's match. The victory over Kristiansund was a positive step on the way.
