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FK Bodø/Glimt Makes History as First Norwegian Club to Reach European Semi-Final

The Arctic underdogs overcame a dramatic 0:3 deficit against Lazio Rom, advancing to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League semi-finals.

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Overview

  • FK Bodø/Glimt secured a spot in the Europa League semi-finals after defeating Lazio Rom 3:2 in a penalty shootout.
  • Goalkeeper Nikita Haikin became the hero, saving the decisive penalty to complete the historic victory.
  • Andreas Helmersen’s crucial 109th-minute goal forced the game into penalties after Bodø/Glimt trailed 0:3 in extra time.
  • The semi-final matchup against Tottenham Hotspur will highlight Bodø/Glimt’s strategic use of their artificial-turf Aspmyra Stadion, where they’ve won 30 of their last 37 European home games.
  • Coach Kjetil Knutsen, who has led the team to four Norwegian league titles since 2018, praised his squad’s resilience and their impact on Norwegian football’s growing prominence.