2023-12-14 19:39:00
Returnees Schick (7th), Edmond Tapsoba (22nd), an own goal from Martin Ellingsen (25th) and Adam Hlozek (60th/70th) scored the goals for the Werkself, who have now been unbeaten in 23 games. Eric Kitolano scored the visitors’ consolation goal (75′).
As confident group winners, that was already clear before the game, coach Xabi Alonso’s team will avoid the second round once morest the Champions League relegated teams. On Sunday (5.30 p.m./DAZN) once morest Bayern conqueror Eintracht Frankfurt and on Wednesday (8.30 p.m./Sky) once morest VfL Bochum, Bayer wants to maintain its lead in the league at the end of the year.
Alonso rotated hard at the start of the home game, resting seven league regulars. Homegrown player Niklas Lomb was allowed to play in goal, and Schick started in the center of attack – following his long-term adductor injury and most recently a torn fiber in his calf, for the first time since November 2022.
And the Czech had no teething problems: following Robert Andrich won the ball, he was given too much space and finished from the edge of the box with his strong left foot. The 27-year-old had already scored once morest BK Häcken and Paderborn in the cup.
After the narrow 2-1 in the first leg, Bayer made things clear this time early: Tapsoba caressed a cross from Jonas Hofmann into the far corner, and the guests put Nathan Tella’s cross in ping-pong style.
With a triple chance shortly before half-time, Tella failed to block, Schick hit the post with a fine volley and finally Hlozek shot free from five meters (44′) – Alonso might hardly believe it on the sideline.
Schick’s working day ended in the 59th minute, and he wants to continue building up his work, especially with a view to the Africa Cup of Nations in the new year. Hlozek increased the score following a strong solo with a powerful shot from distance.
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90.+4. Then referee Robert Jones ends the action on the pitch.
90.+1. Then suddenly Kristian Eriksen has free space on the left, storms into the penalty area and shoots with his right foot. Niklas Lomb can really distinguish himself once more and parries well.
90.+1. The regular playing time has just ended. There should be three minutes on top of that.
90. Bayer has long since shifted down one gear or another – with the possible exception of Adam Hlozek. The Czech is still in the mood and, following a pass from Nathan Tella, comes out of the circle and shoots from the left in the penalty area, but sets it too high.
87. It is still to Molde’s credit that Erling Moe’s men take an active part in the game and don’t sit back. However, the guests have not had any significant finish since their goal.
85. On the guests’ side, goalscorer Eric Kitolano will be replaced by Leon Juberg-Hovland, who was most recently with the A-Juniors in the Youth League.
84. Ken Izekor makes his professional debut with a long-range shot, but the aim is clearly too high.
83. Now Nathan Tella reaches towards the groin. Xabi Alonso certainly doesn’t need one of his boys, this insignificant player, to get injured today.
80. Now the guests have their sense of achievement. Nothing more is possible today. We are still a long way from tension. The numerous goals compensate us for this. And that doesn’t have to be the end of the line.
78. Alex Grimaldo received his first yellow card in this group phase for a foul on Gustav Nyheim.
77. For the home team, Edmond Tapsoba leaves the field in favor of Ken Izekor. The 16-year-old is making his debut in the Bayer Leverkusen first team.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Molde FK: Europa League NOW in the live ticker – Tor Molde
75. Gooooool! Bayer 04 Leverkusen – MOLDE FK 5:1. Half to the left of the halfway line, Martin Ellingsen plays the long ball into the path of Eric Kitolano. This accepts the ball very well when it is moving and quickly finishes half-right in the box when it falls. The right-footed shot from a good ten meters flies into the left corner. For the midfielder this means his first goal ever in the European Cup.
71. With the guests, Magnus Grödem leaves the pitch, which Niklas Odegaard enters.
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70. Gooooor! BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN – Molde FK 5:0. As a result of a short corner from the right side, Nathan Tella plays briefly across to Adam Hlozek. The 25 meter distance from the goal doesn’t scare him, he hits it with his right foot. The powerful shot is deflected by teammate Noah Mbamba into Oliver Petersen’s reach. The 18-year-old Belgian scores his first competitive goal in a Leverkusen jersey
67. The Werkself have a lot of non-regulars on the pitch who want to use this opportunity to show themselves. And one or the other still feels great desire.
65. Of course, the question also arises as to how consistently the hosts will continue to play. That depends on how bitter this can become for Molde and whether they will have to switch to damage limitation at some point.
63. The guests have long known that there is nothing for them to win here and now. Second place in the group will remain unmatched. In this respect, the result no longer has that much significance. Molde continues to try to play an active role, but at some point he has to remember not to let himself be completely shot down if he has too much offensive spirit.
63. The guests have long known that there is nothing for them to win here and now. Second place in the group will remain unmatched. In this respect, the result no longer has that much significance. Molde continues to try to play actively, but at some point he has to remember not to let himself be completely shot down if he has too much offensive spirit.
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60. Gooooool! BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN – Molde FK 4:0. The home team launches an extensive attack from their own box. It only takes two or three stations. Noah Mbamba runs quickly through central midfield and passes to Adam Hlozek on the left. The attacker storms into the box with all his determination and doesn’t let two opponents stop him from shooting on goal. With his left foot, the Czech heaves the ball over Oliver Petersen and under the crossbar. Hlozek scores for the first time this Europa League season.
59. And Noah Mbamba comes for Patrik Schick.
59. At the same time, Jonas Hofmann will be replaced by Amine Adli.
59. For the first time, Xabi Alonso actively intervenes, taking Jonathan Tah down in order to be able to bring on Alex Grimaldo.
57. Molde is getting bolder. The Norwegian cup winner doesn’t bury his head in the sand. The next attack runs from the left. You get into the box. Then Fredrik Gulbrandsen shoots from the left of the penalty area. Edmond Tapsoba stands in the way. On the other side, Jonas Hofmann fires from a distance. Oliver Petersen keeps the ball safe.
55. At this stage things are a little more open. Now Jonas Hofmann takes a Leverkusen corner. As a result, Adam Hlozek finishes with his right foot, but clearly misses the target.
53. Then Molde actually puts a ball on goal. Martin Ellingsen does this from the second row. Once once more there is something to do for Niklas Lomb. However, stopping this left-footed shot does not pose a particularly big challenge.
52. With all their patience, the home team cautiously makes their way forward. The Leverkusen team no longer has to force anything. However, their determination has not yet been regained following the break.
49. The Norwegians finally get into the penalty area via a throw-in from the right side. The ball is extended somewhat uncontrollably. So Niklas Lomb is allowed to intervene once more and moves the ball out of the danger zone with one fist.
48. Again, as at the beginning of the first half, there is a brief rebellion from the guests. Then the Werkself grabs the ball, moves it safely within their own ranks and maintains control.
46. Erling Moe changes at the break. Markus Kaasa stays in the dressing room. Martin Björnbak will play for that from now on.
46. Xabi Alonso sends his team into the second half of the game without any personnel changes.
46. Now the ball is rolling once more in the BayArena.
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Half-time Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a very serious and concentrated approach to their last group game once morest Molde FK, which from their own point of view was meaningless, and deservedly led 3-0 following 45 minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Molde FK: Europa League NOW in the live ticker – half-time break
45.+1. Then referee Robert Jones asks the players to go to the dressing rooms for a break.
45. The regular playing time of the first round has just ended. There should be another minute on top of that.
44. Leverkusen’s next determined attack follows. Nathan Tella storms into the box on the right and shoots with his left foot. Eirik Haugan saves in the goal area for his beaten keeper. Patrick Schick’s follow-up shot hits the left post. When the rebound comes from there, Adam Hlozek on the left half of the box cannot react adequately and misses the box.
42. For the first time the referee reaches for the yellow box. Jonathan Tah gets to see it following a foul on Markus Kaasa. This is the central defender’s first warning in the current competition.
41. The hosts get back into the opponent’s penalty area via a free kick from Gustavo Puerta from the left side. This time the Norwegians get it sorted out.
37. The Norwegian efforts provide Bayer with opportunities to switch quickly. Such an attack is currently underway. Jonas Hofmann passes through to Patrik Schick in the penalty area. For him the angle becomes a bit acute. His left-footed shot gets stuck to Anders Hagelskjaer.
35. Now the guests are making a proper attack for the first time. Kristoffer Haugen crosses from the left side. In the box, Kristian Eriksen tries to volley, but at the last moment Piero Hincapie interferes and clears for a corner. This brings in nothing followingwards.
33. Once once more Nathan Tell appears on the right in the opponent’s box, this time he hits a hook to the middle and shoots with his left foot. Martin Ellingsen blocks the ball, which then hits his head. The suspicion of handball is not confirmed.
31. Then Niklas Lomb is allowed to intervene properly for the first time, proves to be attentive to a long ball from Anders Hagelskjaer’s Norwegian, comes far out of his penalty area and clears the ball on Leverkusen’s right side of the defense. But anyway Kristoffer Haugen will decide on offside.
29. In fact, there is now the guests’ first shot. Markus Kaasa tries a free kick from a distance with his right foot. We are far from a goal threat here.
27. On the sidelines, Erling Moe tries to wake up his players. If this continues, the Norwegians will have a very bitter evening here. So far, Molde has no chance at all and hasn’t even tried to shoot on goal.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Molde FK: Europa League NOW in the live ticker – Goal Leverkusen
25. Gooooool! BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN – Molde FK 3:0. Even following the second goal, the home team didn’t let up. Adam Hlozek wins the ball. Then the attack initially runs to the left, but Piero Hincapie shifts the action via Jonas Hofmann to the right to Nathan Tella. He brings the ball sharply in front of the goal. While attempting to clear, Molde’s Anders Hagelskjaer shoots at teammate Martin Ellingsen. From there the play equipment jumps into its own goal.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Molde FK: Europa League NOW in the live ticker – Goal Leverkusen
22. Gooooool! BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN – Molde FK 2-0. On the left, Jonas Hofmann takes a corner briefly and immediately gets the ball back from Josip Stanisic. Edmond Tapsoba extended the following cross at the level of the first post with an unstoppable header from around seven meters into the far corner. This is also the second goal for the defender in the current competition.
19. Now Nathan Tella brings the ball from the right to the middle. The deflected cross moves towards Piero Hincapie, who has an opponent breathing down his neck and cannot finish in a controlled manner.
19. The Rhinelanders go regarding their work with concentration and seriousness and have everything under control here. Xabi Alonso will like how his boys perform. That’s exactly how the Catalan imagined it.
17. Shortly followingwards, Robert Andrich fires from distance for the second time. This time it’s a right-footed shot that flies over the left corner of the goal. The ball travels for a long time. Oliver Petersen has a good overview of the matter and quickly realizes that he doesn’t have to intervene.
16. Jonas Hofmann takes care of the first corner of this encounter, bringing it in from the right. Piero Hincapie tries for the header in the center, but it doesn’t reach the goal.
13. Now Leverkusen has the opportunity to switch quickly. The attack runs through Jonas Hofmann, who then serves Adam Hlozek. As a result, the attack resembles the goal to make it 1-0. After his short solo, the attacker shoots with his left foot – but high and past the goal.
10. Furthermore, Qarabag FK leads 1-0 once morest BK Häcken in the parallel game. A win here wouldn’t do any good for Molde. It would remain 3rd place and spend the winter in the Europa Conference League.
8. This early goal represents a huge setback for Molde’s ambitions. The Norwegians now know that Bayer is taking today’s task very seriously.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Molde FK: Europa League NOW in the live ticker – Goal Leverkusen
6. Gooooool! BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN – Molde FK 1-0. The guests make mistakes in the build-up to the game, and Robert Andrich successfully disrupts it. The ball bounces to Patrik Schick, who does the rest himself. The Czech striker runs another ten or 15 meters and then simply shoots with his left foot. From a fairly central 18 meters, the ball hisses flat into the right corner. This is the second goal for Schick in this group phase.
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