Honefoss Women secured a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Molde Women in the Norwegian Toppserien on September 13, 2026, with a late header deciding a tense, tactical battle. The victory lifts Honefoss in the standings and leaves Molde frustrated after a game in which they enjoyed long spells of possession without finding a goal.

Match Overview

At a lively Molde home ground, the hosts started brightly and moved the ball well through midfield, but Honefoss defended with discipline and looked dangerous on the counter. Molde’s best chances came from set pieces and crosses, yet they could not find a way past a determined Honefoss goalkeeper. As the match wore on, Honefoss grew in confidence, and their persistence paid off in the 84th minute when a corner was headed home at the near post.

Key Moments

• 14’: Molde’s first big chance saw a header from a corner cleared off the line by a Honefoss defender.
• 37’: Honefoss broke quickly, but their striker dragged a shot wide from a promising position.
• 62’: Molde’s playmaker curled a free-kick just past the far post as the pressure mounted.
• 84’ – Honefoss Women 1-0: Thea Bakke rose highest to meet a corner and powered a header into the net.
• 90+3’: Molde threw everyone forward, but Honefoss cleared a final dangerous cross to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Molde Women set up in a 4-2-3-1 and tried to dominate the ball, but Honefoss’s 4-4-2 mid-block made it difficult for them to play through the centre. The visitors forced Molde wide and then defended crosses with numbers, while using quick direct passes to relieve pressure. Molde’s full-backs pushed high, but that left space behind, and Honefoss nearly punished them on the break before eventually scoring from a set piece. It was a classic game of patience versus resilience, and resilience won.

Standout Players

Thea Bakke was Honefoss’s hero, not only for the winning goal but also for her commanding presence in both boxes. The Honefoss goalkeeper produced a series of important saves, including a strong stop in the first half, to keep the clean sheet intact. For Molde, their central midfielder worked tirelessly to create chances, and the defence largely contained Honefoss until the decisive corner. The home side’s inability to convert possession into clear shots proved costly.

Toppserien Standings Impact

The win gives Honefoss Women a valuable boost in the Toppserien table and moves them above Molde Women in the competitive mid-to-lower section of the league. Molde remain within touching distance of their rivals, but this defeat highlights the need for more cutting edge in the final third. With relegation and European places often decided by small margins, Honefoss’s late winner could prove an important moment in their season.