Molde FK edged Tromsø IL 3-2 in a lively Eliteserien contest, taking the lead in the 41st minute and then responding impressively when Tromsø levelled early in the second half. The home side's superior control of the game made the difference.
Eirik Hestad opened the scoring for Molde in the 41st minute. Heine Asen Larsen's 53rd-minute strike brought Tromsø level, but Oskar Spiten-Nysaether restored Molde's advantage just two minutes later. Trent Kone Doherty appeared to seal the win in the 90th minute, and though Ieltsin Camoes pulled a goal back for Tromsø, Molde held on.
The stats underline Molde's dominance: they had 55% possession, 14 shots to Tromsø's eight, and an expected-goals total of 1.93 against 0.50. They converted three big chances from three, while Tromsø created none. The victory was deserved on the balance of play.
