AFCON 2025
Bodo Glimt took a big steps towards qualifying for the league phase of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League after massive first leg win.
The Norwegian champions took apart Sturm Graz on front of their home fans with a five nil victory on Wednesday night at the Aspmyra Stadium in Bodo.
Bodo Glimt had four different scorers plus an own goal in a commanding performance from Kjetil Knutsen’s men.
Kasper Hogh out the host ahead after seven minutes into the tie with a delightful chip from Jens Hauge’s pass.
Odin Luras doubled the lead three minutes later with a brilliant header from Patrick Berg’s corner kick.
Tomi Horvat came close to reducing the margin as he unleashed a ferocious shot which unfortunately came off the woodwork.
Ulrik Saltnes pounced on Jens Hauge”s pass to increase the lead as he he powered a low drive which came off the post but crossed the goalline.
The first half ended 3-0 in favour of the home side as the visitors struggled to get a hold of the one-sided match.
Evjen Hakon and William Boving’s own goal sealed the five-mil rout of Sturm Graz as they head into the second leg to attempt monumental comeback.
Im other results, Benfica held Jose Mourinho”s Fenerbache to a stalemate in Instanbul while Copenhagen also settled for a one-all draw at Basel.
Scottish champions, Celtics couldn’t score a goal as Kazakhstan Kairat Almati head back home unscathed.
The second leg will be decided between August 26th and 27th for a place in the league phase of Europe’s elite competition.
