

Molde 5 – 1 KFUM Oslo
International Club Friendly – 22 June 2026
Norwegian Eliteserien side Molde asserted their class in a pre-season friendly, comfortably defeating KFUM Oslo 5-1 at the Aker Stadion. The match served as a sharpening exercise for Molde ahead of their league campaign, while KFUM Oslo gained valuable minutes against top-tier opposition.
Match Overview
Molde dominated from the opening whistle, scoring three goals in the first 25 minutes. KFUM Oslo pulled one back just before half-time, but Molde’s superior fitness and tactical organisation shone through in the second half, adding two more goals to seal a comprehensive win.
Key Moments
- 8' – Molde 1-0: A low cross was turned home at the near post.
- 15' – Molde 2-0: A powerful header from a corner doubled the lead.
- 24' – Molde 3-0: A curling shot from the edge of the box found the far corner.
- 43' – KFUM Oslo 3-1: A well-worked set piece allowed the defender to head home.
- 63' – Molde 4-1: A quick one-two opened up the defence, finished calmly.
- 79' – Molde 5-1: Substitute striker pounced on a loose ball in the box.
Tactical Story
Molde used their possession-based style to stretch KFUM Oslo’s defence, with full-backs pushing high. The home side’s midfield trio controlled the centre of the park, while KFUM relied on counter-attacks that rarely troubled Molde’s centre-backs.
Standout Players
Molde’s attacking midfielder was the orchestrator, registering two assists and scoring one. The left-back provided constant threat from wide areas. For KFUM Oslo, the goalscorer put in a tireless shift despite the heavy defeat.
Friendly Context
This friendly was part of Molde’s pre-season preparations for the 2026 Eliteserien season. The 5-1 win will boost confidence ahead of their opening league fixture. KFUM Oslo, competing in the Norwegian First Division, will take lessons from the match as they aim for promotion.