Daniel Daga Breaks Down in Tears of Joy

Molde secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory against KFUM Oslo in the Eliteserien after conceding a goal just 20 seconds into the match, according to match reports from Norwegian newswire NTB and broadcast analysis by TV 2. The dramatic comeback featured goals from Daniel Daga, Emil Breivik, Martin Linnes, and Samukele Kabini, overcoming an early shock engineered by KFUM Oslo Rasmus Eggen Vinge.

Early Shock and Missed Chances at KFUM Arena

According to TV 2 commentary cited by NTB, KFUM Oslo captured a dream start when Rasmus Eggen Vinge controlled the ball on the right wing, cut inside, and fired past the Molde goalkeeper with barely 20 seconds on the clock. Molde found themselves trailing before they had even established possession. The visitors nearly equalized around the half-hour mark when striker Jalal Abdullai broke free down the left flank, only to strike the goalpost. TV 2 commentator Even Lübeck remarked on the broadcast that the Ghanaian forward appeared to be experiencing scoring abstinences.

Dramatic Equalizer Before the Break

Momentum shifted five minutes before halftime when KFUM center-back Brage Skaret went down following a midfield duel and required temporary treatment off the pitch. Capitalizing on their temporary man advantage, Molde struck back immediately. Abdullai hammered another shot against the woodwork, and midfielder Daniel Daga reacted fastest to slot home the rebound, as reported by NTB. Daga celebrated the 1-1 equalizer by pulling his jersey over his head in tears, revealing an undershirt message reading “Unless they kill God — nothing can happen without God. So it’s meant to be,” which he later explained to TV 2. Earlier that month, Daga had been acquitted of a charge of sexual acts without consent. Shortly after, Abdullai put the ball in the net again after rounding Håvar Jenssen, but VAR intervened to rule out the effort for offside.

VAR Interventions and Second-Half Turnaround

Molde completed the turnaround in the second half when Emil Breivik unleashed a shot from outside the 16-meter box that beat the keeper with the help of the goalpost, making it 2-1 according to match documentation. Shortly thereafter, Mathias Løvik slipped as the last man back, inadvertently playing KFUM winger Bilal Njie through on goal. Njie finished cleanly into the far corner to level the score. Tension mounted when Oskar Spiten-Nysæter fell inside the KFUM penalty area; referee Sivert Øksnes Amland initially pointed to the spot, but a VAR review overturned the penalty decision after spotting simulation from the Molde winger.

Late Goals Seal the Three Points

With five minutes remaining in regulation time, Martin Linnes scored what proved to be the decisive goal. Although the assistant referee initially flagged the effort offside, VAR overturned the call in Molde’s favor, giving the visitors a 3-2 lead. Deep into stoppage time, Samukele Kabini put the result beyond doubt by converting a swift counter-attack to establish the final 4-2 scoreline. The victory places Molde further into the ongoing battle in the Eliteserien, where teams currently carry differing match counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between KFUM Oslo and Molde?

Molde won the match 4-2 after coming from behind twice, with goals scored by Daniel Daga, Emil Breivik, Martin Linnes, and Samukele Kabini.

How quickly did KFUM Oslo score their opening goal?

KFUM Oslo scored after just 20 seconds through Rasmus Eggen Vinge, catching Molde completely off guard.

What role did VAR play in the match?

VAR played a crucial part by disallowing an Abdullai goal for offside, overturning a penalty awarded to Molde’s Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, and validating Martin Linnes’ late goal that put Molde ahead.