solskjær marks molde return with celtic defeat published: thursday 22 october 2015, 22.55cet molde 3-1 celtic ole gunnar solskjær led the group a leaders to a second victory in three outings in the first game of his second spell in charge.
ole gunnar solskjær wins first tie since being reappointed molde coach ola kamara and vegard forren give hosts first-half lead kris commons replies for celtic; mohamed elyounoussi responds 60 seconds later celtic's norwegian coach ronny deila winless in group a the teams meet again at celtic park on 5 november
ole gunnar solskjær's return as molde coach yielded a second victory in three group a outings for the leaders as the norwegian champions overcame celtic in the uefa europa league.
the former manchester united forward, who won two league titles and a national cup in his first stint at the club, replaced caretaker boss erling moe on the eve of matchday three. within 18 minutes on his debut, the hosts held a two-goal advantage as ola kamara and vegard forren registered. mohamed elyounoussi sealed the victory on 56 minutes, 60 seconds after kris commons had reduced the deficit.
the bhoys had drawn both their games in the section, but created some decent chances in the early exchanges without testing home custodian ethan horvath. however, the scottish side conceding twice in seven first-half minutes. first, elyounoussi pounced on dedryck boyata's mistake in midfield before finding kamara who slotted past craig gordon at the near post from close range. moments later, forren's left-footed volley found the bottom corner.
stuart armstrong and leigh griffiths squandered openings for ronny deila's men as the visitors ended the opening half without managing an attempt on target.
molde, unbeaten in four european home games this term, saw their advantage halved following the restart when commons dinked past horvath on 55 minutes. however, sixty seconds later, elyounoussi capped off a fine performance with the home sides third. the no24 converting mattias moström's delightful cross from the right at the back post.
nir bitton struck the woodwork with an effort from distance two minutes from time before celtic substitute nadir çiftçi nodded wide as deila lost on his homecoming. solskjær's men held on to extend their lead at the summit to three points.
