Bodø/Glimt reached the playoffs by knocking out Belgian Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Just like NEC-Nijmegen against Olympiakos Piraeus, the Norwegians needed extra time, and the victory was achieved against an opponent reduced to ten (3-2). In Brussels, it had been 3-3, so the total score over two games was 6-5.
The double header against NEC Nijmegen will decide whether there will be league play in the Champions or Europa League.
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The Norwegian club from Bodø, which is located north of the Arctic Circle, has made a name for itself in Europe for several years. Last season, the eighth final of the Champions League was reached, and previously also the quarter-finals of the Conference League.
On our live service you can follow the match between NEC-Nijmegen and Bodø/Glimt.
We think that the Dutch fans will get a surprise just like Dinamo Zagreb supporters did before the meeting with the Norwegian league champions Viking: The media stated it before Tuesday’s qualifying round for the Champions League: “This will be easy”. They had seen what Bodø/Glimt have achieved out in Europe, but this other club, Vikings? Ten minutes into the game, the Dinamo supporters confirmed it with a 2-0 lead. After this, there are few who dare to underestimate Viking.
But no: Viking refused to take the loss – well on their way to a new Norwegian football adventure!
