Union St. Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt Draw 3-3 in Six-Goal Champions League Thriller

Six Goals Shared as Union and Bodo/Glimt Draw 3-3

Union St. Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt shared a 3-3 draw in a dramatic UEFA Champions League third qualifying round match at the KVDO Arena in Ostend on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The teams traded goals throughout an open contest, with Union twice recovering from behind before a late equalizer ensured the points were shared.

Fast-Paced First Half Ends Level

Bodo/Glimt struck first in the 20th minute when P. Berg found the net with a normal goal, giving the visitors an early advantage. Union St. Gilloise responded quickly, and R. Florucz equalized five minutes later to restore balance.

The first half continued at a rapid pace. O. Blomberg converted a penalty in the 29th minute to put Bodo/Glimt back in front, but Florucz completed his double just before the interval, scoring in the 45th minute from Guilherme Smith’s assist to make it 2-2 at half-time.

Florucz Double Drives Union’s Response

Florucz was the defining figure in Union’s first-half response, twice finding a way through after Bodo/Glimt had taken the lead. His second goal, arriving immediately before the break, gave Union renewed momentum after the visitors had controlled the scoreline for much of the opening period.

The two sides entered the second half level, reflecting an evenly contested match rather than a one-sided performance. Bodo/Glimt had shown attacking efficiency through Berg, Blomberg and the penalty opportunity, while Union’s persistence was rewarded by Florucz’s finishing.

Late Goals Complete Six-Goal Draw

Union St. Gilloise moved in front for the first time in the 88th minute when P. David scored from K. Rodriguez’s assist. With the hosts appearing close to securing a victory, Bodo/Glimt produced one final response in stoppage time.

O. L. Bjortuft equalized in the 90th minute, converting after an assist from Berg to complete the 3-3 scoreline. The late exchange ensured that neither side could turn its attacking efforts into a decisive result, and the match ended level after six goals.

Disciplinary Details and Competition Context

The referee, Irfan Peljto of Bosnia & Herzegovina, issued seven yellow cards. Union players M. Sylla, K. Mac Allister, D. Olaru, Guilherme Smith and B. Zeneli were booked, while J. Gundersen and S. Fet received cautions for Bodo/Glimt.

The draw leaves both teams without a winner in this completed third qualifying round fixture. No standings data or recent form information was available for either side, so the precise effect on their league positions and wider form cannot be established from the supplied match details.