Bodo/Glimt pulled off a stunning 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday evening. The result puts the Norwegian side in a strong position heading into the second leg in Milan.

Match Summary

Inter Milan, last season’s Champions League runner-up, suffered an upset defeat at the hands of Bodo/Glimt. Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring for the home side in the 20th minute. Francesco Pio Esposito equalized for Inter before halftime, but Bodo/Glimt responded with two quick goals in the second half from Jens Hauge (61st minute) and Kasper Waarst Høgh (64th minute) to secure a commanding lead.

“Bodo/Glimt add win over Inter to impressive run.”

Associated Press

Lineups

Bodo/Glimt

• Goalkeeper: Nikita Haykin
• Defenders: Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjørtuft, Fredrik Andre Bjørkan, Fredrik Sjøvold
• Midfielders: Patrick Berg, Sondre Brunstad Fet, Ole Didrik Blomberg, Hakon Evjen
• Forwards: Jens Hauge, Kasper Waarst Høgh

Inter Milan

• Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
• Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian
• Midfielders: Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Petar Sucic, Carlos Augusto
• Forwards: Lautaro Martinez, Francesco Pio Esposito

Key Match Statistics

• Possession: Bodo/Glimt (42.4%) – Inter Milan (57.6%)
• Shots on Goal: Bodo/Glimt (6) – Inter Milan (4)
• Shot Attempts: Bodo/Glimt (8) – Inter Milan (15)
• Corner Kicks: Bodo/Glimt (3) – Inter Milan (3)
• Saves: Bodo/Glimt (3) – Inter Milan (3)

Looking Ahead

Inter Milan will need to overcome this 3-1 deficit in the second leg at the San Siro next Tuesday to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Bodo/Glimt will be looking to replicate their impressive performance and secure a place in the group stage.

FAQ

Who scored for Bodo/Glimt?

Sondre Brunstad Fet, Jens Hauge, and Kasper Waarst Høgh scored for Bodo/Glimt.

Who scored for Inter Milan?

Francesco Pio Esposito scored for Inter Milan.

Where will the second leg be played?

The second leg will be played at the San Siro in Milan.