In an Eliteserien clash that took place on October 1st, 2023, home side Molde FK remarkably trounced Viking FK 4-0, in a game largely dominated by Molde, both offensively and defensively.

The game started strongly for Molde, who seized control early in the first half with two goals at 9:55 and 20:54 minutes, causing a significant setback for the Viking side. The effectiveness of Molde's strikes were impressive with none of their goals coming from a corner kick, suggesting a high level of efficiency in open play.

Coming into the second half, Molde showed no signs of letting up, extending their lead with another two goals at minute 58:39 and 62:43. Meanwhile, Viking FK struggled to respond, their frustration was evident as they earned two yellow cards in the second half, observing at minute 45:49 and 50:56. This disciplinary issue might also have impaired their ability to mount a successful attack.

Statistically, Viking FK wasn’t far behind with corner kicks, having 6 compared to Molde's 5. However, Viking's attack seemed unable to capitalize on these opportunities. Although Viking committed more fouls (5) than Molde (4), the amount was relatively comparable, and shouldn't have significantly impacted the game's result.

Molde's defense had a busy but rewarding day, successfully defending all Viking’s attempts at goal during the course of the match. Perhaps the most underlining stat of the game was the inefficiency of Viking’s attack, who did not manage to score a single goal while generating only 5 fouls and earning two yellow cards.

In conclusion, it was a mixture of disciplined defensive play and clinical finishing that won the game for Molde FK. Despite relatively balanced stats for corner kicks and fouls, Molde's performance with in-play attack was leagues ahead of Viking, rendering Viking's corner kick advantage redundant. Viking FK’s ability to mount a successful offensive under pressure is something they will need to reflect on heading into future matches.

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