Norwegian Minnows Topple English Giants 3-1 on Icy Home Turf
In one of the most shocking results of this Champions League season, Norwegian side FK Bodo/Glimt secured a historic 3-1 victory over Manchester City on a frosty, artificial pitch in the Arctic Circle.
From the outset, the match felt like a potential trap for City, who arrived still bruised from a weekend derby loss to Manchester United. Despite starting brightly, the visitors were left to rue an early miss when Max Alleyne headed over from close range.
That wasted opportunity proved costly. Against the run of play, Bodo/Glimt struck first through Kasper Hogh, who powered home a perfect cross from Ole Didrik Blomberg. Stunned, City’s defense crumbled moments later as the same combination sliced through them again, with Hogh tapping in a second.
City’s frustrations mounted just before halftime when Erling Haaland, returning to his homeland, missed a golden chance from point-blank range.
Pep Guardiola surprisingly made no changes at the break, and his side was nearly punished immediately when Hakon Evjen had a third goal ruled out for offside. The reprieve was brief. Soon after, Jens Petter Hauge curled a stunning solo effort into the top corner to make it 3-0.
A quick reply from Rayan Cherki offered City faint hope, but it vanished when Rodri received two yellow cards in under a minute, reducing City to ten men. Bodo/Glimt continued to threaten, hitting the crossbar and seeing another Hogh goal disallowed, comfortably seeing out a famous win.
The three points catapult Bodo/Glimt into contention for a playoff spot. For a stunned Manchester City, the defeat leaves their hopes of a top-eight finish in serious jeopardy with one matchday remaining.
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