Analysis The numbers behind the result
Bodo/Glimt dominate NEC Nijmegen after early red card
Bodo/Glimt's 3-0 victory was fully deserved, given their overwhelming dominance after NEC Nijmegen's early red card. The Norwegian side capitalized on their numerical advantage with 79% possession, 21 total shots (9 on target), and 4 corners, while NEC managed just 3 shots (2 on target) and 21% possession. Fredrik Bjorkan (45+2') and Sondre Auklend (45+5') struck in first-half stoppage time, with Deveron Fonville's own goal (73') sealing the result.
The match turned decisively in the 3rd minute when NEC's Gonzalo Crettaz was sent off, forcing them into an early defensive reshuffle. Bodo/Glimt's relentless pressure (91% pass accuracy, 14 shots inside the box) overwhelmed NEC, who failed to register a shot after the 62nd minute. The key stat: Bodo/Glimt's 9 shots on target to NEC's 2, reflecting their total control after the red card.