Bodo/Glimt Stuns Inter Milan in Champions League Playoff
Bodø/Glimt pulled off a major upset Wednesday, defeating Inter Milan 3-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff. The Norwegian side’s victory adds another surprising chapter to their Champions League run, whereas Inter Milan, the Serie A leaders, face an uphill battle to advance.
Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring for Bodø/Glimt in the 20th minute, giving the home side an early lead. Inter Milan quickly responded with a goal from Francesco Pio Esposito in the 30th minute, leveling the score.
The second half saw a flurry of action, with Bodø/Glimt taking control. Jens Hauge put the Norwegian team ahead in the 61st minute, and Kasper Waarst Høgh extended their lead just three minutes later, making it 3-1.
Inter struggled to break down a resolute Bodø/Glimt defense, despite having 57.6% of the possession and eight shot attempts. The match, played at Aspmyra Stadion in front of 7,845 fans, was a freezing affair, potentially contributing to Inter’s struggles.
The result leaves Inter with a significant challenge heading into the second leg at San Siro. Jurgen Klinsmann described Inter Milan’s loss as an “earthquake for Italian football.”
Score Details:
- Bodø/Glimt: Sondre Brunstad Fet (20′), Jens Hauge (61′), Kasper Waarst Høgh (64′)
- Inter Milan: Pio Esposito (30′)
Match Stats:
- Possession: Bodø/Glimt 42.4% – Inter Milan 57.6%
- Shots on Goal: Bodø/Glimt 6 – Inter Milan 4
- Shot Attempts: Bodø/Glimt 8 – Inter Milan 15
- Yellow Cards: Bodø/Glimt 1 – Inter Milan 1
- Corner Kicks: Bodø/Glimt 3 – Inter Milan 3
- Saves: Bodø/Glimt 3 – Inter Milan 3
You can relive all the action on a match report.
Elsewhere in Champions League action on Wednesday, Newcastle United secured a dominant 6-1 victory, while Atlético Madrid was held to a 3-3 draw by Club Brugge. Read more on Reuters.
