Bodo Glimt 3-0 Olympiacos: Crushing Defeat Ends Unbeaten Streak

In a shocking result at the Aspmyra Stadion in Norway, Bodo Glimt defeated Olympiacos 3-0 in their first leg of the Europa League knockout round. Yaremchuk missed significant scoring opportunities while Haikin put on a commanding performance. Hog scored twice for the Norwegian side. The ‘red and whites’ now face an uphill battle to overturn the deficit at Karaiskakis Stadium next week. Bodo Glimt showcased a well-drilled team with excellent ball circulation. Olympiacos disappointed, failing to capitalize on their chances as Ronjain, Zelzon, and Muzakiti struggled. They conceded two goals in just 45 minutes, highlighting defensive issues. This defeat snapped Olympiacos’ unbeaten run across all competitions, which had lasted 26 matches (18 wins and eight draws). The losing streak began after their last defeat in Tripoli on October 27th. Whichever team progresses will face the winner of Lazio-Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League quarterfinals. In the match, Bodo Glimt dominated possession early on despite facing high pressure from Olympiacos. They opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Gunndersen’s header hit both the crossbar and goalkeeper Tzolakis before landing in the net. Olympiacos showed major defensive problems, with Tzolakis busy throughout. From the 20th minute onward, Olympiacos increased their tempo but couldn’t breach Bodo Glimt’s robust defense. In the second half, Hog sealed the victory with another goal, making it 3-0. Despite some late efforts, Olympiacos lacked creativity, and Haikin remained dominant under his crossbar.