In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 1/8 final match played on March 8, 2024, Molde hosted Bruges and in the end, with a great performance and teamwork, Molde won 2-1 against Bruges. In this game, Marcus Casa played well and he assisted Stenewijk to break the goal.
At the beginning of the match, both sides started a fierce confrontation. Molde's players constantly threatened Bruges' defense through their tacit cooperation and excellent individual ability. Bruges was not weak either, their players also showed excellent defense and attacking ability.
In the 43rd minute of the game, Molde had a valuable scoring opportunity. A pinpoint assist from Marcus Casa allowed Sternevik to successfully break through and give Molde the lead. The goal demoralized Molde's players and they came into the game more aggressively. However, Bruges didn't give up just because they were behind. They kept adjusting their tactics and looking for chances to break through. Finally, in the 85th minute of the match, Brugge's De Kuyper equalized the game by scoring a penalty kick. This goal gave Brugge players the hope to equalize the score and made the game more suspenseful.
Going into the second half of extra time, Molde once again showed a strong offense. In the 2nd minute, Gülbrandsen managed to score a goal with an assist from Berisha, sealing the win for Molde. The goal delighted Molde's players and they managed to beat the mighty Bruges at home.
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