Good evening, folks. Welcome along to our liveblog of Dundalk’s opening game of their Group B campaign in the Europa League.
Filippo Giovagnoli’s side will be hoping to get off to a positive start against Norwegian champions Molde at Tallaght Stadium, where kick-off is at 5.55pm.
If you’re unable to get to a TV (the game is live on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport) then stick with us here and we’ll keep you up to date throughout the game.
22 Oct 2020
5:25PM
Here are the teams…
Dundalk: Gary Rogers; Sean Gannon, Dan Cleary, Brian Gartland, Darragh Leahy; Chris Shields, Greg Sloggett; John Mountney, Sean Murray, Michael Duffy; Patrick Hoban.
Subs: Aaron McCarey, Sean Hoare, Patrick McEleney, David McMillan, Andy Boyle, Daniel Kelly, Cameron Dummigan, Jordan Flores, Jamie Wynne, Stefan Colovic.
Molde: Andreas Linde; Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Martin Bjørnbak, Stian Gregersen, Kristoffer Haugen; Fredrik Aursnes, Etzaz Hussain; Eirik Hestad, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Mathis Bolly; Ohi Omoijuanfo.
Subs: Alexandro Craninx, Mathias Ranmark, Birk Risa, Sheriff Sinyan, Mattias Moström, Martin Ellingsen, Erling Knudtzon, Tobias Christensen, Ola Brynhildsen, Eirik Ulland Andersen.
23 – Hussain gets away from Gartland down the left but Gannon is there to obstruct the cross.
22 Oct 2020
6:20PM
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
24 – Dundalk have the ball in the net through a Hoban header following a Duffy cross, but the referee’s whistle had already gone for what looked like a very soft foul on Bjørnbak.
Unfortunate outcome for Dundalk but that was an encouraging passage of play. Duffy and Leahy causing problems on the left.
22 Oct 2020
6:22PM
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
25 – The Dundalk players will be raging with that decision when they see the replay. Hoban extremely unlucky.
24: GOAL DISALLOWED ❌
Pat Hoban heads the ball past Linde but it's ruled out for a foul.
30 – Haugen gets in a cross from the left which forces Gannon to concede a corner.
22 Oct 2020
6:25PM
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
31 – Eikrem’s delivery is superb but Hoban is there with a fine defensive header to get the ball away.
22 Oct 2020
6:26PM
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
32 – Another corner for Molde, this time Mountney denies Haugen.
22 Oct 2020
6:28PM
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
33 – Hoban heads away another Eikrem delivery but it falls to Pedersen who – from about 25 yards out – sees his effort sail narrowly wide with Rogers scrambling. Nervy moment for Dundalk.
41 – Danger for Dundalk is relieved as Molde are flagged for offside.
22 Oct 2020
6:36PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
42 – Molde posing problems now as half-time approaches.
22 Oct 2020
6:37PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
43 – Pedersen tries another one from long range but this one causes no concern for Rogers.
22 Oct 2020
6:39PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
44 – Yet another Eikrem corner falls to Pedersen, and thankfully for Dundalk he makes a mess of the shot again.
22 Oct 2020
6:41PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
45 – As we enter the final minute of normal time in the first half, a reminder that a win tonight will boost Dundalk’s coffers to the tune of €570,000 – more than five times what they earned for winning the League of Ireland Premier Division title last season.
47 – Molde on the attack as Hestad searches for Pedersen with a through ball, but Duffy cuts it out. Shields then heads away a Bolly cross.
22 Oct 2020
6:58PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
48 – Rogers produces an excellent save to keep out Hussain’s header, although the referee’s whistle had already blown for offside.
22 Oct 2020
7:00PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
50 – Dundalk need to be on their toes here as there’s a considerable sense of urgency about Molde so far in this second half.
22 Oct 2020
7:02PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
52 – Duffy links up with Leahy, whose cross from the left is collected by Linde.
22 Oct 2020
7:03PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
53 – Leahy blocks a cross from Pedersen. A lot of questions being asked of Dundalk now but they’ve answered them well so far.
22 Oct 2020
7:06PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
55 – Dundalk living on the edge, they’re under relentless pressure.
Bolly has a shot but fortunately for Dundalk it’s deflected off target by his team-mate Gregersen.
22 Oct 2020
7:07PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
57 – Rapid Vienna have just gone in front against Arsenal in the other game in this group.
22 Oct 2020
7:08PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
58 – Shields fails to clear, allowing Bolly to get in, but Dundalk get away with it as Rogers claims a cross which had the sting taken out of it by Gannon.
22 Oct 2020
7:10PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
59 – It’s all Molde at the moment. It’s going to be a tough ask for Dundalk to continue to withstand this pressure.
22 Oct 2020
7:11PM
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
61 – Dundalk win a free-kick in a good attacking position, Duffy sends it in but it’s cleared by the visitors.
62 – That was coming. Pedersen gets in a cross from the right and the execution from Hussain on the volley was excellent, although it was aided by a deflection off Gannon.
Patrick McEleney has replaced Greg Sloggett for Dundalk.
68 – Molde continue to control the game. They smell blood and Dundalk are on the ropes. Filippo Giovagnoli’s side need to find a second wind from somewhere.
22 Oct 2020
7:21PM
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
71 – Penalty to Molde.
22 Oct 2020
7:22PM
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
71 – Gannon penalised for a foul in the box on substitute Knudtzon.
80 – Dundalk, who have now gone to three at the back, have brought on Stefan Colovic for Duffy.
22 Oct 2020
7:33PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
83 – Molde close to scoring a third but Omoijuanfo pokes the ball over from close range after being teed up by Knudtzon.
22 Oct 2020
7:34PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
85 – Patrick McEleney is down injured. He’s in a bit of bother with his left knee.
22 Oct 2020
7:35PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
86 – It looks like McEleney is okay to continue.
22 Oct 2020
7:36PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
86 – Cleary looks to take the game by the scruff of the neck with a great run forward which earns Dundalk a free-kick.
22 Oct 2020
7:37PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
87 – It comes to nothing but Dundalk continue to search for an equaliser, Molde retreating.
22 Oct 2020
7:38PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
88 – Molde look to catch Dundalk on the break but Boyle steps in with a vital interception to halt the attack.
22 Oct 2020
7:41PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
90 – Six additional minutes to be played, still time for Dundalk to salvage something.
22 Oct 2020
7:42PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
93 – Deep cross from Gartland earns Dundalk a corner.
22 Oct 2020
7:43PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
93 – Colovic sends it in, it’s headed away and then Mountney’s shot is blocked. Dundalk have a free-kick now in a good position, however, after a foul on Shields.
22 Oct 2020
7:44PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
95 – Mountney’s delivery finds the head of Cleary but Molde clear the danger.
22 Oct 2020
7:47PM
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
96 – One last chance for Dundalk, Dummigan’s shot is blocked. The ball then falls to Cleary at the back post but Molde hook it clear.
An awful shame for Dundalk as they start with a defeat, having deservedly been in front at half-time. Molde were a completely different side in the second half and made their dominance count.
Next up for Dundalk is a trip to the Emirates Stadium next Thursday to face Arsenal, who also came from behind to record a 2-1 win away to Rapid Vienna.
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As it happened: Dundalk v Molde, Europa League
Good evening, folks. Welcome along to our liveblog of Dundalk’s opening game of their Group B campaign in the Europa League.
Filippo Giovagnoli’s side will be hoping to get off to a positive start against Norwegian champions Molde at Tallaght Stadium, where kick-off is at 5.55pm.
If you’re unable to get to a TV (the game is live on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport) then stick with us here and we’ll keep you up to date throughout the game.
Here are the teams…
Dundalk: Gary Rogers; Sean Gannon, Dan Cleary, Brian Gartland, Darragh Leahy; Chris Shields, Greg Sloggett; John Mountney, Sean Murray, Michael Duffy; Patrick Hoban.
Subs: Aaron McCarey, Sean Hoare, Patrick McEleney, David McMillan, Andy Boyle, Daniel Kelly, Cameron Dummigan, Jordan Flores, Jamie Wynne, Stefan Colovic.
Molde: Andreas Linde; Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Martin Bjørnbak, Stian Gregersen, Kristoffer Haugen; Fredrik Aursnes, Etzaz Hussain; Eirik Hestad, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Mathis Bolly; Ohi Omoijuanfo.
Subs: Alexandro Craninx, Mathias Ranmark, Birk Risa, Sheriff Sinyan, Mattias Moström, Martin Ellingsen, Erling Knudtzon, Tobias Christensen, Ola Brynhildsen, Eirik Ulland Andersen.
They’re almost ready to go in Tallaght, where Gavin Cooney is on the ground for us.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
1 – The game has kicked off.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
2 – Bright opening from Dundalk as Murray crosses from the left but Molde get it clear.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
5 – Molde finding their feet now, with Dundalk having to be alert at the back.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
6 – Excellent cross from the left by Darragh Leahy forces Molde goalkeeper Andreas Linde to punch clear.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
8 – Molde corner taken by Eikrem. Gary Rogers is fouled, however, so it’s a free-kick to Dundalk.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
9 - Mountney gets a cross in after good work from Murray and Gannon, but it’s easily claimed by Linde.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
10 – Excellent passing move by Molde in the final third is thwarted by an important intervention from Leahy.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
12 – Danger for Molde as Linde’s pass out from the back is intercepted by Duffy, but fortunately for the visitors Hoban is penalised for an offside.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
15 – Free-kick for Dundalk in a dangerous area for a foul on Sloggett.
It’s been a positive start from the Lilywhites.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
16 – Mountney has a shot but his low effort drifts wide.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
18 – Free-kick for Dundalk is sent in by Shields, only for Hoban to be flagged offside.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
20 – Omoijuanfo has Gartland under pressure but the Dundalk defender does very well to tidy up.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
23 – Hussain gets away from Gartland down the left but Gannon is there to obstruct the cross.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
24 – Dundalk have the ball in the net through a Hoban header following a Duffy cross, but the referee’s whistle had already gone for what looked like a very soft foul on Bjørnbak.
Unfortunate outcome for Dundalk but that was an encouraging passage of play. Duffy and Leahy causing problems on the left.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
25 – The Dundalk players will be raging with that decision when they see the replay. Hoban extremely unlucky.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
30 – Haugen gets in a cross from the left which forces Gannon to concede a corner.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
31 – Eikrem’s delivery is superb but Hoban is there with a fine defensive header to get the ball away.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
32 – Another corner for Molde, this time Mountney denies Haugen.
Dundalk 0-0 Molde
33 – Hoban heads away another Eikrem delivery but it falls to Pedersen who – from about 25 yards out – sees his effort sail narrowly wide with Rogers scrambling. Nervy moment for Dundalk.
GOAL! Dundalk 1-0 Molde (Murray, 35)
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
35 – Dundalk have the lead and it’s Sean Murray again!
After linking up with Gannon down the right, Mountney sent in a brilliant cross and Murray’s header was perfect. Fantastic goal.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
40 – Here’s the goal that currently separates the teams…
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
41 – Danger for Dundalk is relieved as Molde are flagged for offside.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
42 – Molde posing problems now as half-time approaches.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
43 – Pedersen tries another one from long range but this one causes no concern for Rogers.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
44 – Yet another Eikrem corner falls to Pedersen, and thankfully for Dundalk he makes a mess of the shot again.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
45 – As we enter the final minute of normal time in the first half, a reminder that a win tonight will boost Dundalk’s coffers to the tune of €570,000 – more than five times what they earned for winning the League of Ireland Premier Division title last season.
Half-time: Dundalk 1-0 Molde
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
46 – The game has resumed.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
47 – Molde on the attack as Hestad searches for Pedersen with a through ball, but Duffy cuts it out. Shields then heads away a Bolly cross.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
48 – Rogers produces an excellent save to keep out Hussain’s header, although the referee’s whistle had already blown for offside.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
50 – Dundalk need to be on their toes here as there’s a considerable sense of urgency about Molde so far in this second half.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
52 – Duffy links up with Leahy, whose cross from the left is collected by Linde.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
53 – Leahy blocks a cross from Pedersen. A lot of questions being asked of Dundalk now but they’ve answered them well so far.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
55 – Dundalk living on the edge, they’re under relentless pressure.
Bolly has a shot but fortunately for Dundalk it’s deflected off target by his team-mate Gregersen.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
57 – Rapid Vienna have just gone in front against Arsenal in the other game in this group.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
58 – Shields fails to clear, allowing Bolly to get in, but Dundalk get away with it as Rogers claims a cross which had the sting taken out of it by Gannon.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
59 – It’s all Molde at the moment. It’s going to be a tough ask for Dundalk to continue to withstand this pressure.
Dundalk 1-0 Molde
61 – Dundalk win a free-kick in a good attacking position, Duffy sends it in but it’s cleared by the visitors.
GOAL! Dundalk 1-1 Molde (Hussain, 62)
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
62 – That was coming. Pedersen gets in a cross from the right and the execution from Hussain on the volley was excellent, although it was aided by a deflection off Gannon.
Patrick McEleney has replaced Greg Sloggett for Dundalk.
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
67 – Here’s how Molde got back on level terms…
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
68 – Molde continue to control the game. They smell blood and Dundalk are on the ropes. Filippo Giovagnoli’s side need to find a second wind from somewhere.
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
71 – Penalty to Molde.
Dundalk 1-1 Molde
71 – Gannon penalised for a foul in the box on substitute Knudtzon.
GOAL! Dundalk 1-2 Molde (Omoijuanfo, 72)
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
72 – Rogers guessed the right way but it was really well placed by Omoijuanfo, who gives Molde the lead.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
74 – Dundalk preparing to make several changes as they look to turn this game around.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
76 – Fresh legs for Dundalk as Gannon, Murray and Leahy are replaced by David McMillan, Andy Boyle and Cameron Dummigan.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
77 – Dundalk getting forward a bit more again but struggling to create opportunities. Duffy sees a long-range effort go harmlessly wide.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
80 – Dundalk, who have now gone to three at the back, have brought on Stefan Colovic for Duffy.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
83 – Molde close to scoring a third but Omoijuanfo pokes the ball over from close range after being teed up by Knudtzon.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
85 – Patrick McEleney is down injured. He’s in a bit of bother with his left knee.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
86 – It looks like McEleney is okay to continue.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
86 – Cleary looks to take the game by the scruff of the neck with a great run forward which earns Dundalk a free-kick.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
87 – It comes to nothing but Dundalk continue to search for an equaliser, Molde retreating.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
88 – Molde look to catch Dundalk on the break but Boyle steps in with a vital interception to halt the attack.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
90 – Six additional minutes to be played, still time for Dundalk to salvage something.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
93 – Deep cross from Gartland earns Dundalk a corner.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
93 – Colovic sends it in, it’s headed away and then Mountney’s shot is blocked. Dundalk have a free-kick now in a good position, however, after a foul on Shields.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
95 – Mountney’s delivery finds the head of Cleary but Molde clear the danger.
Dundalk 1-2 Molde
96 – One last chance for Dundalk, Dummigan’s shot is blocked. The ball then falls to Cleary at the back post but Molde hook it clear.
Full-time: Dundalk 1-2 Molde
An awful shame for Dundalk as they start with a defeat, having deservedly been in front at half-time. Molde were a completely different side in the second half and made their dominance count.
Next up for Dundalk is a trip to the Emirates Stadium next Thursday to face Arsenal, who also came from behind to record a 2-1 win away to Rapid Vienna.
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