Granaas, Hestad and Daga Star in Six-Goal Thriller Against Sarpsborg
Molde and Sarpsborg 08 produced a dramatic 3-3 draw at Aker Stadion on 2 August, with Molde battling back through goals from Sondre Granaas, Eirik Hestad and Daniel Daga. Sarpsborg levelled three times, the last via a Molde goalkeeper own-goal deep in the second half. The point leaves Molde just one behind Lillestrøm in the race for a European spot.
Six Goals and a Stunning Comeback
Aker Stadion served up a six-goal thriller on 2 August as Molde and Sarpsborg 08 FF played out a 3-3 draw in the Eliteserien. Molde trailed and fought back on multiple occasions, with goals from Sondre Granaas, Eirik Hestad and Daniel Daga keeping the hosts in contention throughout a pulsating afternoon.
Sarpsborg equalised three times across the ninety minutes, the final leveller arriving in the closing stages after a Molde goalkeeper own-goal made it 3-3. The result denied the hosts what would have been a morale-boosting three points, but underlined the team's resilience and attacking quality.
The Bigger Picture
The draw was a reminder of how fine the margins are in this year's Eliteserien. Molde had not beaten Sarpsborg in three years heading into the fixture, and the point keeps the club in the hunt for a Conference League qualification spot — sitting just one point behind Lillestrøm.
With seven goals scored and six conceded across their opening four matches, Molde's record shows a side capable of going toe-to-toe with any opponent at Aker Stadion, even when results do not fully go their way.
What It Means for the Season
The focus now shifts firmly to Sunday's home encounter with Tromsø on 16 August. Another home fixture at Aker Stadion gives Molde the chance to convert promising performances into the three points the table demands.
Support from the stands has been a constant this season, and with the Tromsø match already generating strong ticket interest, another lively atmosphere is expected beneath the Romsdal peaks.
