Helmersen’s Extra-Time Winner Sends Bodo/Glimt Past Union in Five-Goal Thriller

Bodo/Glimt Win Extra-Time Five-Goal Qualifier Against Union

Bodo/Glimt defeated Union St. Gilloise 3-2 after extra time at Aspmyra Stadion on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to win a five-goal UEFA Champions League third qualifying-round contest. The teams traded goals throughout the second half before A. Helmersen struck in the 117th minute to settle the match in Bodø.

Second-Half Goals Set Up Extra Time

The first half ended without a goal, but the game opened up after the interval. O. Blomberg put Bodo/Glimt ahead in the 51st minute, finishing a move created by J. Hauge and giving the home side an important early advantage.

Union St. Gilloise responded ten minutes later when Guilherme Smith equalised with the assistance of D. Olaru. Bodo/Glimt restored its lead through Hauge in the 76th minute, with A. Helmersen providing the final pass, but Union refused to fade and M. Fuseini made it 2-2 in the 88th minute after L. Patris supplied the assist.

Hauge and Blomberg Drive Bodo/Glimt Forward

Blomberg and Hauge were central to Bodo/Glimt’s attacking output. Blomberg broke the deadlock early in the second half, while Hauge contributed both an assist and a goal, directly influencing the home team’s first two strikes.

Helmersen also played a major role before becoming the decisive figure late in the match. His assist for Hauge kept Bodo/Glimt in front during the second half, and his movement into the scoring column in extra time completed a highly influential performance.

Union’s Late Fightback and Disciplinary Trouble

Union’s late response changed the shape of the contest. After falling behind for a second time, the visitors found an equaliser through Fuseini just two minutes before the end of normal time, forcing the match beyond 90 minutes and showing their ability to respond under pressure.

The visitors’ task became more difficult when K. Van De Perre received a second yellow card in the 90th minute and was sent off. Guilherme Smith was also booked at that stage, while Bodo/Glimt’s S. Auklend and H. Aleesami had earlier entered the referee’s notebook; K. Mac Allister was cautioned in extra time.

Helmersen Decides the Tie in the 117th Minute

With the match still level, Bodo/Glimt finally found the winning moment in the 117th minute. Helmersen scored the decisive goal, giving the home side a 3-2 lead late in extra time and ending Union’s resistance after the visitors had twice recovered from behind.

The result marked a winning outcome for Bodo/Glimt after their most recent pre-match result had been a draw. Union St. Gilloise also entered the match after a draw, but left Aspmyra Stadion beaten; no current standings data was available for either team, so the precise league-table impact cannot be stated.