{"id":18177,"date":"2026-08-05T09:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=18177"},"modified":"2026-08-05T09:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:55:47","slug":"union-sg-3-3-bodo-glimt-ucl-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/union-sg-3-3-bodo-glimt-ucl-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Union SG 3-3 Bod\u00f8\/Glimt: UCL Thriller\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Bod\u00f8\/Glimt produced a pulsating 3-3 draw<\/strong> in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying-round tie in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union SG twice recovered from falling behind before taking a dramatic late lead, only for Odin Bj\u00f8rtuft to rescue Bod\u00f8\/Glimt in stoppage time. The result extended the Norwegian champions\u2019 unbeaten run to 11 matches in all competitions and left qualification finely balanced ahead of the return leg in Bod\u00f8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan football fans following the race for places in Europe\u2019s biggest club competition, this was a reminder that Champions League qualifying can deliver as much drama as the tournament\u2019s league and knockout stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Berg Stuns the Belgian Hosts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Union SG controlled possession during the opening 15 minutes, but Bod\u00f8\/Glimt struck first in the 20th minute. Captain Patrick Berg<\/strong> powered an excellent free-kick beyond the wrong-footed Vic Chambaere to silence the home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts needed only five minutes to respond. A loose ball fell invitingly to Raul Florucz<\/strong> on the edge of the penalty area, and the forward dispatched a composed volley to make it 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bod\u00f8\/Glimt quickly regained the advantage. Kevin Mac Allister mistimed his challenge inside the box, allowing Ole Blomberg<\/strong> to convert the resulting penalty in the 29th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Florucz Inspires Another Union SG Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Union SG continued searching for a second equalizer and finally found it deep into first-half added time. Guilherme Smith delivered the ball into the danger area, where Florucz produced an acrobatic finish to complete his brace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal sent the teams into the break level at 2-2 following a breathless opening half featuring four goals, a penalty and several momentum swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florucz\u2019s performance was particularly encouraging for Union SG. His movement, anticipation and clinical finishing repeatedly troubled a Bod\u00f8\/Glimt defense that had arrived in Belgium full of confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promise David Strikes Late<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half began at a much slower pace. Clear opportunities became scarce as both teams showed greater defensive discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bod\u00f8\/Glimt, unbeaten in their previous six away matches with four victories and two draws, gradually increased the pressure as the contest entered its final 20 minutes. Union SG\u2019s back line remained organized, however, preventing the Eliteserien leaders from creating a decisive opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having absorbed that pressure, the Belgian side struck in the 88th minute. Substitute Promise David<\/strong> collected Kevin Rodr\u00edguez\u2019s pass and fired an accurate finish into the bottom corner, giving Union SG their first lead of the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bj\u00f8rtuft Delivers the Final Twist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just when Union SG appeared ready to take a narrow advantage to Norway, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first minute of stoppage time, Odin Bj\u00f8rtuft<\/strong> rose inside the six-yard box and directed a well-taken header into the net. His dramatic equalizer secured a 3-3 draw and ensured the tie would remain completely open heading into the second leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union SG vs Bod\u00f8\/Glimt: Match Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n