On 30 November one of the matches of the Europa League on football took place. Melde (Norway) and Karabakh (Azerbaijan) met.
Europa League
Melde (Norway) - Qarabagh(Azer baijan) - 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: K. Eriks en (82), K. Eriksen (87), K ar abakh(Azerbaijan) - 2:2 (0:1) Eriksen (82), K. Eriksen (87) - Juninho (12), Bahlul Mustafazada (90+5)
Warnings: M. Grodem (36), M. Lovik (43), M. Eikrem (62), P. Andrade (66), Kevin Medina (76), Redon Shija (90+8).
A thrilling football match between Moulde and Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League at the Aker Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams on equal terms. The game witnessed a lot of action as goals, yellow cards and substitutions kept the spectators in suspense. Qarabag were the first to score, with Juninho striking in the 12th minute to give his team an early lead. Moulde tried to get back into the game, but ended up receiving two yellow cards in a row: M. Grodem and M. Lovik were warned by the referee in the 36th and 43rd minutes respectively. At the beginning of the second half Moulde decided to make a substitution, releasing N. Odegaard instead of M. Grodem. Odegaard instead of M. Grodem in the 58th minute.
Qarabag also made a substitution, replacing Juninho with R. Xhiksha in the 60th minute. The tension of the match continued to rise when another yellow card was shown in the 62nd minute, this time to Moulde player M.V. Eikrem. Karabagh footballer P. Andrade followed suit, receiving a warning in the 66th minute. Then Moulde made a second substitution: V. Berisha replaced E. Kitolano in the 69th minute. In the 76th minute, Qarabag player K. Medina received a yellow card, which further inflamed the situation. In the 77th minute "Qarabag" made two quick substitutions: Y. Benziya replaced T. Bayramov, and K. Medina replaced B. Huseynov. The hero of the match was K. Eriksen, who single-handedly levelled the score with two wonderful goals on 82nd and 87th minutes, which infuriated the spectators of "Molde". However, Qarabag managed to equalise in the 90th minute when B. Mustafazada struck the opponents' goal and saved a valuable point for his team. At the end of the match, Qarabag player R. Kshiksha received a yellow card in the 90th minute, adding to the list of warnings for his team. Both teams showed great determination and skill throughout the match, resulting in a deserved draw. The players showed their talent, the fans witnessed an exciting match and Aker Stadion witnessed another unforgettable evening of European football.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Bayer vs Melde, Qarabag vs Hecken.
| Melde | Qarabagh | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 22 | Blows | 7 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 18 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
| 10 | Offences | 11 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 8 |
| 560 | Total assists | 413 |
| 466 | Accurate assists | 329 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 80% |