3 – 2
Did it deliver?
The first half delivered everything the billing promised, with five goals' worth of swings and two coaches sent off. The second half faded badly, with just one important moment, so the match fell short of its hype over the full 90.
Bodø / Glimt won a chaotic first half and then defended a one-goal lead in a flat second. They went 2-0 up through a Henrik Falchener own goal on 4 minutes and Andreas Helmersen's finish on 15. Viking hit back through Kristoffer Haugen (32′) and Erik Botheim (39′), a header from Haugen's assist. Hauge restored the lead within four minutes, finishing a move created by Saltnes. Viking finished with 60% possession, 17 shots to 12 and 73 dangerous attacks to 50, but only 5 of those shots were on target. Glimt had just 3 on target and still won, so they were more clinical when it counted. Both coaches, Morten Jensen and Kjetil Knutsen, were sent off for arguing at the break, which showed how heated it had become. Viking will regret an opening that left them chasing the game and a second half in which their territory brought little reward. Glimt hold on to the points in a result that keeps pressure on the league's top end.
Second-placed Bodø/Glimt host league leaders Viking in a title-race clash, with only three points separating them and five rounds left. A Glimt win would level the table, while a Viking win would stretch their lead to six. Viking's 5–0 win earlier this season adds extra spice for the hosts.
His pace and directness out wide could be Glimt's best route to breaking down Viking in a must-win home game.
Glimt's midfield anchor sets the tempo and must stop Viking controlling the centre.
An experienced forward who can punish a Glimt side short on confidence.
His work in midfield will be central to Viking's ability to control the game at Aspmyra.
Bodø / Glimt
Viking
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
On, Viljar Helland Vevatne; Off, Henrik Rorvik Bjordal.
Yellow Card - Jens Petter Hauge.
Isak Dybvik Maatta comes on for Fredrik Andre Bjorkan.
Haitam Aleesami comes on for Jens Petter Hauge.
Henrik Rorvik Bjordal takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Henrik Rorvik Bjordal takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Zlatko TripicYellow CardZlatko Tripic receives a yellow card.
Ola Brynhildsen comes on for Andreas Klausen Helmersen.
Yellow card shown to Tobias Saliou Moi Sene.
Erik Botheim's header is saved.
Zlatko Tripic takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Shot by Jens Petter Hauge with his right foot is blocked.
Peter Buch Christiansen takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Sondre Auklend replaces Ulrik Saltnes.
Peter Buch Christiansen attempts a header but misses the shot.
Tobias Saliou Moi Sene is on, and Kristoffer Askildsen is off.
Simen Kvia-Egeskog is on, and Henrik Heggheim is off.
On Jens Petter Hauge, off Joe Bell.
Peter Buch Christiansen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Henrik Rorvik Bjordal takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Zlatko TripicVAR decision results in the penalty being cancelled for Zlatko Tripic.
Erik Botheim's header is blocked.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with a score of 3-2.
Kristoffer AskildsenYellow CardYellow card issued to Kristoffer Askildsen.
Jens Petter HaugeJens Petter Hauge scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Ulrik Saltnes
Goal! Jens Petter Hauge scores to make it 3-2, assisted by Ulrik Saltnes.
Erik BotheimShot - Erik Botheim Head Shot Goal
assist: Kristoffer Haugen
Goal! Erik Botheim scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Kristoffer Haugen.
Erik Botheim attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kristoffer HaugenKristoffer Haugen scores with a left-footed shot.
Corner awarded.
assist: Zlatko Tripic
Goal! Kristoffer Haugen scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Zlatko Tripic.
Erik Botheim attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
Gianni Stensness takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Jens Petter Hauge takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Henrik Heggheim takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Andreas Klausen Helmersen takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Andreas Klausen Helmersen takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Sondre Brunstad Fet takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Goal! Andreas Klausen Helmersen scores, making it 2-0.
Kristoffer Askildsen takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Henrik HeggheimYellow CardHenrik Heggheim receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Andreas Klausen Helmersen takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jens Petter Hauge takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Henrik FalchenerShot! Henrik Falchener scores an own goal with a right-footed shot.
Own goal! Henrik Falchener scores, making it 1-0.
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Ulrik Saltnes takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot by Fredrik Andre Bjorkan with his left foot is blocked.
Patrick Berg takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Andreas Klausen Helmersen attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Andreas Klausen Helmersen takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Espen Eskas.
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