BORÅS, Sweden (Interstat) — Michael Baidoo’s first-half strike was answered by second-half goals from Emil Varhaugvik Breivik and David Datro Fofana as Molde defeated Elfsborg 2-1 on Sunday in a UEFA Europa Conference League group-stage match at Borås Arena.

The Norwegian visitors improved to 1-1-1 in the competition, while Elfsborg fell to 0-1-1.

Elfsborg took the lead in the 40th minute when midfielder Baidoo, a native of Accra, Ghana, found the net. The goal was Baidoo’s first of the campaign for the Swedish club.

Molde responded in the 54th minute as midfielder Breivik leveled the score. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Breivik played 74 minutes before being substituted.

The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Fofana, a 5-11, 180-pound attacker, put Molde ahead. Fofana logged 88 minutes before leaving the match.

Both teams had early cautions. Molde defender Eirik Haugan received a yellow card in the 24th minute. Elfsborg’s Maudo Lamine Jarjué was booked in the seventh minute.

The match was the first meeting between the clubs this season.

Elfsborg entered the game winless across all competitions this season at 0-1-3. Molde came in with a 3-3-3 record overall.

Molde’s previous results this season included a 2-1 loss at home to Legia Warsaw on April 25, a 2-1 home defeat to Strømsgodset on March 14, a 2-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt U19 on March 5, a 3-1 home win over Strømsgodset on Oct. 19, 2025, a 0-0 draw at Eidsvold on Oct. 8, 2025, and a 1-1 draw at Strømsgodset on Sept. 24, 2025.

Elfsborg’s season results were not provided beyond the current campaign.

Baidoo’s goal came from open play after a buildup that stretched the Molde defense. Breivik’s equalizer originated from a corner kick that was not cleared, allowing the midfielder to finish from close range. Fofana’s winner was a low drive from the edge of the area that beat the Elfsborg goalkeeper.

The match was played on a cool, overcast afternoon with the temperature around 10 degrees Celsius. Attendance was listed as 8,742.

The game was the second of the group stage for both teams. Each side will have four remaining matches.

Molde’s next fixture is scheduled for May 10 at home against Legia Warsaw. Elfsborg will travel to face Bodo/Glimt on the same date.

The victory gave Molde its first away win in the competition this season.

Elfsborg saw its winless streak extend to four matches across all competitions.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Molde 2, Elfsborg 1. Interstat’s ELO system gave Molde a 61.00 percent probability to win.