{"id":18336,"date":"2026-08-12T09:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=18336"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:50:43","slug":"bodo-glimt-beat-union-sg-3-2-in-ucl-extra-time-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/bodo-glimt-beat-union-sg-3-2-in-ucl-extra-time-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Beat Union SG 3-2 in UCL Extra-Time Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bod\u00f8\/Glimt produced another dramatic European night at the Aspmyra Stadion, defeating Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate to advance to the UEFA Champions League play-off round.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Norwegian champions needed a 117th-minute winner from <strong>Andreas Helmersen<\/strong> to finally overcome the Belgian side after an absorbing contest that delivered goals, a red card and late drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Kenyan football fans following the road to the <strong>UEFA Champions League group stage<\/strong>, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt are now one crucial tie away from taking their place among Europe&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt vs Union SG: Match at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final score:<\/strong> Bod\u00f8\/Glimt 3-2 Union Saint-Gilloise (AET)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aggregate score:<\/strong> Bod\u00f8\/Glimt 6-5 Union SG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Aspmyra Stadion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competition:<\/strong> UEFA Champions League third qualifying round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bod\u00f8\/Glimt scorers:<\/strong> Ole Blomberg, Jens Hauge, Andreas Helmersen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Union SG scorers:<\/strong> Guilherme Smith, Mohammed Fuseini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red card:<\/strong> Kamiel Van de Perre, Union SG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Bod\u00f8\/Glimt advance to the UCL play-off round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG.jpg\" alt=\"Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Beat Union SG 3-2 in UCL Extra-Time Thriller\" class=\"wp-image-18337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub0XUAAy_SG-696x415.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Tense Opening in Norway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following an entertaining <strong>3-3 draw in the first leg<\/strong>, neither side could afford to sit back in Bod\u00f8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hosts came closest to striking first when <strong>Ola Brynhildsen<\/strong> connected with a cross inside the six-yard box in the 12th minute. His header beat the goalkeeper but crashed against the crossbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt appeared to have found the breakthrough only seven minutes later. <strong>Sondre Auklend<\/strong> put the ball into the net, but celebrations were quickly cut short when the effort was ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union SG gradually became more threatening as the first half progressed. <strong>Promise David<\/strong> raced through one-on-one but was denied by an alert <strong>Nikita Haikin<\/strong>, while Guilherme Smith also had an effort blocked before half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams consequently went into the interval goalless, with the tie still finely balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ole Blomberg Breaks the Deadlock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt returned for the second half with considerably more urgency, and the pressure paid off just five minutes after the restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jens Hauge<\/strong> found <strong>Ole Blomberg<\/strong>, who produced one of the game&#8217;s outstanding moments. From outside the penalty area, Blomberg unleashed a brilliant strike that flew into the top-right corner via the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspmyra Stadion erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a frustrating first half, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt finally had their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union, however, was far from beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPfikkjWUAAAgF_.jpg\" alt=\"Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Beat Union SG 3-2 in UCL Extra-Time Thriller\" class=\"wp-image-18342\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPfikkjWUAAAgF_.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPfikkjWUAAAgF_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPfikkjWUAAAgF_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Union SG Fight Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just after the hour mark, <strong>Guilherme Smith<\/strong> restored parity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After receiving a clever pass from <strong>Darius Olaru<\/strong>, Smith kept his composure and fired into the far corner to make it 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The equalizer set up a frantic conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt&#8217;s recent Champions League matches had developed a reputation for producing goals, and this encounter continued the trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With around 15 minutes remaining, Hauge went from creator to scorer. <strong>Andreas Helmersen<\/strong> supplied the pass, leaving Hauge with the straightforward task of finishing into an empty net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 2-1, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt appeared to have done enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union SG had other ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mohammed Fuseini Forces Extra Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mohammed Fuseini<\/strong> produced a superb individual response for the Belgian visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collecting possession on the right, Fuseini moved inside the penalty area before curling a beautifully placed effort into the far corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly it was <strong>2-2 on the night and 5-5 on aggregate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither side could find another goal before the end of regulation time, sending an already dramatic Champions League qualifier into extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union&#8217;s situation became considerably more difficult when <strong>Kamiel Van de Perre was dismissed for a second yellow card<\/strong> deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt now had a numerical advantage \u2013 but turning it into the decisive goal proved surprisingly difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW.jpg\" alt=\"Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Beat Union SG 3-2 in UCL Extra-Time Thriller\" class=\"wp-image-18339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkub3WgAADyZW-696x404.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andreas Helmersen Delivers in the 117th Minute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most of the extra time, ten-man Union SG resisted everything the Norwegian champions threw at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came the 117th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With penalties approaching, <strong>Andreas Helmersen rose highest inside the penalty area and headed home from close range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time there was no Belgian response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal gave Bod\u00f8\/Glimt a <strong>3-2 extra-time victory and an extraordinary 6-5 aggregate triumph<\/strong>, finally ending a tie in which the two teams had scored 11 goals across the two legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Moves One Step Closer to Champions League Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bod\u00f8\/Glimt may have made life difficult for themselves, but the result is what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are through to the <strong>UEFA Champions League play-off round<\/strong>, where another victory would secure a place in the prestigious league phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their progress also adds another chapter to the club&#8217;s growing European reputation. Aspmyra Stadion has increasingly become an uncomfortable destination for visiting teams, and Bod\u00f8\/Glimt once again found a way to survive when their European ambitions were under serious threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Union Saint-Gilloise, the result is considerably harder to accept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Belgian side were competitive across both legs and twice fought back in Norway, but their Champions League journey ultimately ended just minutes away from a potential penalty shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also marks their <strong>third elimination in three appearances at the Champions League third qualifying round<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC.jpg\" alt=\"Bod\u00f8\/Glimt Beat Union SG 3-2 in UCL Extra-Time Thriller\" class=\"wp-image-18340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPdkubzWQAEgTLC-696x394.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kenyan Fans Can Follow the European Football Action with Bangbet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For football enthusiasts in Kenya looking to add another dimension to major European matchdays, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ke-m\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> offers access to football betting markets covering competitions and fixtures worldwide. Fans can explore pre-match and live betting options, match odds and other available markets while following the action. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/welcome\/register.html\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> to view the latest football markets and promotions available in Kenya. <strong>Bet responsibly \u2013 betting is strictly for persons aged 18 and above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bod\u00f8\/Glimt 3-2 Union Saint-Gilloise<\/strong> had almost everything expected from a Champions League qualifier: spectacular goals, missed opportunities, a sending-off, extra time and a winner arriving when penalties appeared inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blomberg supplied the breakthrough, Hauge restored Bod\u00f8&#8217;s advantage after Union&#8217;s first comeback, and Helmersen ultimately became the hero with his decisive 117th-minute header.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final numbers tell the story: <strong>3-2 after extra time, 6-5 on aggregate and Bod\u00f8\/Glimt through to the UEFA Champions League play-off round.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Norwegian side, the dream of Champions League football lives on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Union SG, an unforgettable 11-goal contest ends in heartbreak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bod\u00f8\/Glimt produced another dramatic European night at the Aspmyra Stadion, defeating Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate to advance to the UEFA Champions League play-off round. 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