Analysis The numbers behind the result
Bodo/Glimt clinical in 3-1 counter-attacking masterclass
Bodo/Glimt's 3-1 victory was a textbook example of efficiency, outperforming NEC Nijmegen despite holding just 31% possession. The visitors scored from 3 of their 4 shots on target (75% conversion), with all goals coming from inside the box. Nijmegen's 69% dominance yielded only 6 shots on target from 22 attempts (27.3%), highlighting their inability to break down Glimt's compact defence.
The game turned between the 25th and 50th minutes when Bodo/Glimt scored three quickfire goals - Sondre Fet's opener (25'), Andreas Helmersen's penalty (44'), and Haitam Aleesami's strike (50') effectively killed the contest. Nijmegen's 7 corners to Glimt's 2 showed their territorial advantage, but Bodo's goalkeeper Nikita Haikin made 5 saves to preserve the lead. The key stat? Bodo/Glimt required just 8 total shots to score 3 goals (0.375 goals per shot) versus Nijmegen's 22 shots producing just 1 (0.045).