Porto falls to 10-man Bodø/Glimt in Norway clash
- Porto lost 3-2 to Bodø/Glimt, who played with 10 men for most of the second half.
- Bodø/Glimt scored three goals, including two from Jens Hauge, while Porto managed to score only twice.
- The defeat was a setback for Porto in their Europa League campaign.
Porto faced a challenging match in northern Norway, where they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Bodø/Glimt. The game began with an early goal from Samu Omorodion, giving Porto a brief lead. However, the Norwegian team quickly responded with goals from Kasper Høgh and Jens Hauge, taking control of the match. The situation worsened for Bodø/Glimt when Isak Dybvik Määttä was sent off in the 51st minute, leaving them with 10 men for the remainder of the game. Despite being a man down, Bodø/Glimt managed to extend their lead with another goal from Hauge shortly after the hour mark. Porto struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage and could not find a way to equalize. They did manage to score a late goal through Deniz Gül, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. This defeat was particularly disappointing for Porto, as they had hoped to secure a positive result in the Europa League. The loss highlights the challenges they faced against a resilient Bodø/Glimt side, which demonstrated determination and skill despite being reduced to 10 players. In contrast, other matches in the Europa League saw Lazio achieving a convincing 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv, while Hoffenheim and Nice both ended their games in draws. The results from these matches indicate a competitive atmosphere in the tournament, with teams fighting hard for advancement.