In Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City travelled to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt. Many expected the visitors to dominate, but a completely different script unfolded on the pitch.
Early on, the hosts produced an unexpected “burst”: Høg scored twice in quick succession in the 22nd and 24th minutes to put Bodø/Glimt in front. The first half ended 2–0 to the Norwegians.
After the break, Bodø/Glimt kept the pressure on. In the 58th minute, Haug made it 3–0. City responded immediately: in the 60th minute Cherki pulled one back to restore some intrigue — 3–1.
But in the 62nd minute came a decisive moment: Rodri received his second yellow card and was sent off. Down to ten men, Manchester City tried to turn things around, but the score stayed the same — 3–1.
Uzbekistan national team centre-back Abduqodir Husanov played the full 90 minutes and fought to the end in his team’s defence.
In the overall standings, Manchester City remain 7th with 13 points. Bodø/Glimt, on 6 points, climbed to 27th place.
UCL. Matchday 7
Bodø/Glimt – Manchester City 3:1
Goals: Høg 22, 24, Haug 58 – Cherki 60
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Lewis, Abduqodir Husanov, Alleyn, Aït-Nouri, Rodri, Reijnders, O’Riley, Foden (Marmush, 70), Cherki, Haaland
Red card: Rodri 62 (second yellow card)
In short, talk of an “easy game” didn’t apply in Norway tonight: Bodø/Glimt showed character at home, while City were reminded once again that a big name is not always a guarantee.
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