Trent Kone-Doherty scored a hat-trick as Molde FK secured a commanding 11-0 victory over Midsund IL in the first round of the Norwegian Cup on Saturday. The former Liverpool forward has now netted five goals in his last three appearances for the club.
The match was reported by the outlet Daveockop.com. The win comes during a busy period for Molde, with a league match against Vålerenga scheduled for August 29th. The team currently sits fourth in the Eliteserien with 27 points from 17 games.
How did the match against Midsund unfold?
Molde, an Eliteserien side, faced a Midsund IL team from the fifth tier. The result was a dominant 11-0 home win for Erling Moe's squad. The standout performer was winger Trent Kone-Doherty, who accounted for three of the goals. This was a first-round cup tie, and the victory sends Molde through in the competition.
For Kone-Doherty, this was a continuation of an excellent run of form. Just six days prior, on August 16th, he scored a 90th-minute winner in a 3-2 league victory over Tromsø IL. With his two goals and two assists in the Eliteserien prior to this match, he has established himself as an important offensive force for Molde this season.
Who is Trent Kone-Doherty?
Trent Kone-Doherty is a 20-year-old right-footed winger from Derry. He left Liverpool permanently in February of this year, with Molde paying a reported transfer fee of €750,000 for his signature. He signed a contract running until the end of 2029.
He joined Liverpool from Derry City in July 2022 for around £150,000. At the English club's youth setups, he impressed immediately with nine goals in his first ten appearances. He also scored on his Premier League 2 debut for the U21s in August 2023 and signed his first professional contract in October of that year. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp brought him into first-team training, and under Arne Slot he made two senior appearances. His last match for Liverpool was in the League Cup against Crystal Palace in October of last year.
How has he settled at Molde?
Kone-Doherty made his official Molde debut on March 5th as a substitute in a cup tie against Bodø/Glimt. His league debut came later in March against Rosenborg. Before the cup match against Midsund, he had made 13 Eliteserien appearances in the 2026 season. He plays predominantly off the left wing and is listed at 1.75m tall.
His current form is a clear boost for a Molde side that has scored 32 goals and conceded 26 in 17 league games so far this season. The team is 14 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt, and every win is important to keep pace at the top. You can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
What does this mean for Molde going forward?
The win provides positive momentum ahead of a crucial league fixture. Molde travels to Oslo to face Vålerenga, who are 11th in the table, on Friday, August 29th. With a recent form line of win, draw, loss, win, loss (WLDWL), manager Sindre Tjelmeland will be hoping for consistency. Tjelmeland took over as head coach on May 24th, after Martin Falk had an interim spell.
For Kone-Doherty personally, this is an opportunity to continue pushing for a regular starting spot. He is also an established player at underage level for the Republic of Ireland, with three caps for the U21s after his debut last September. With a contract extending well into the future, he looks set to be a central part of Molde's plans. Fans can check upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
Molde, in their 19th consecutive Eliteserien season, will aim to improve on their 10th-place finish from last year. An early cup exit in the fourth round last season is also something they will want to avoid. With players like Kone-Doherty in form, they have good cards to play.
