UCL: Spurs Salvage Late Point in Thrilling 2-2 Draw Against Bodo/Glimt
Tottenham Hotspur fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. Jens Petter Hauge's double put Bodo/Glimt ahead, but Micky van de Ven's header and a late own goal from Jostein Gundersen salvaged a point for Spurs.
In the dying moments, Jostein Gundersen inadvertently sealed the draw for Tottenham with an own goal...
Tottenham Hotspur came from two goals down to earn a point against FK Bodo/Glimt in a thrilling Champions League match. A late own goal proved crucial in denying Bodo/Glimt their first win in the UCL proper and instead secured a timely equalizer for the English side.
The home side's dominance should have been rewarded with a lead in the 35th minute. Fredrik André Bjørkan's cross from the byline was interrupted by Rodrigo Bentancur, who brought the Norwegian down in the penalty area. However, the referee surprisingly did not award a penalty, denying the home side a potential advantage. This decision allowed the visitors to stay in the game despite being under pressure.
Kasper Høgh had a golden chance to score Bodo/Glimt's first UCL goal, but the Danish striker's penalty sailed over the bar. Despite this setback, the Norwegians remained undeterred and continued to press for a goal.
Before halftime, Bodo/Glimt created several promising opportunities. Jens Petter Hauge's shot from the edge of the box flew just wide of the post, while Sondre Brunstad Fet's effort from close range was off target, hammering the ball into the air from just eight yards out. Despite Kasper Høgh's penalty miss, Bodo/Glimt's momentum remained strong.
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Tottenham fans expecting a strong reaction from their team after halftime were in for a surprise. Instead, Bodo/Glimt continued to dominate, and their efforts paid off as they extended their lead. Runar Hauge's stunning strike from inside the box found the far corner, etching his name into Glimt history and leaving Spurs reeling.
Tottenham fans expecting a strong reaction from their team after halftime were in for a surprise. Instead, Bodo/Glimt continued to dominate, and their efforts paid off as they extended their lead. Runar Hauge's stunning strike from inside the box found the far corner, etching his name into Glimt history and leaving Spurs reeling.
Tottenham's reaction to Bodo/Glimt's goal was swift, but ultimately stunted. Rodrigo Bentancur's clever flick appeared to have drawn the visitors level, only to be disallowed due to a shirt pull by Micky van de Ven in the build-up. This VAR decision denied Tottenham a crucial goal.
Runar Hauge doubled his tally and Bodo/Glimt's lead in the 66th minute with a spectacular goal. The Norwegian winger's skillful move, involving a shoulder drop to create space, allowed him to unleash a powerful left-foot strike into the bottom corner, leaving the Tottenham goalkeeper with no chance.
The Aspmyra Stadion was electric, but Micky van de Ven dampened the atmosphere slightly by heading home a Pedro Porro cross, setting up a thrilling conclusion to the match. The visitors then launched a late attack, with Wilson Odobert's header hitting the bar.
In the dying moments, Jostein Gundersen inadvertently sealed the draw for Tottenham with an own goal in added time. The ball ricocheted off him into the net, denying Bodo/Glimt a hard-fought win and sparking mixed emotions among the Norwegian fans.
Tottenham's Fightback
Tottenham showed resilience and determination, fighting back from two goals down to earn a point. The team's ability to adapt and respond to the challenging circumstances ultimately paid off, as they managed to level the score and secure a valuable point in the Champions League.
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