Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 3-3 draw against Viking in the Champions League on Tuesday after a late equalizer from Herman Haugen cancelled out Harry Kane’s two goals at the Lyse Arena in Stavanger, Norway, as reported by TSN and The Score.
How Did Viking Take an Early Lead in Stavanger?
Playing on an artificial surface in Norway, Bayern Munich fell behind just 72 seconds into the match when Gianni Stensness headed in from an outswinging corner. Viking doubled their advantage after 38 minutes through a swift counter-attack that ended with top goalscorer Peter Christiansen finishing a slick move past the defense, leaving Bayern down 2-0 at halftime.
Why Did Vincent Kompany Shift Tactics at Halftime?
The tactical shift ignited an immediate response. Konrad Laimer drew a foul inside the box, allowing Harry Kane to convert a penalty kick in the 54th minute. Minutes later, Kane rose to power in a header from a Joshua Kimmich cross, leveling the score at 2-2.
THIS GAME HAS EVERYTHING! 🍿Viking grab a last-minute equalizer against Bayern ⏰Watch the #UCL on @ParamountPlus 📺 pic.twitter.com/RG22Z265hf
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How Did Michael Olise Get Sent Off?
Bayern took a 3-2 lead in the 71st minute when Kane lifted a ball over the top to Laimer, who squared it for a tap-in by Luis Díaz. However, the momentum shifted entirely two minutes later. According to The Score, winger Michael Olise picked up a yellow card for a foul and was immediately shown a second yellow card—and a red—for throwing the ball directly into Viking captain Zlatko Tripic’s face right in front of the referee.
Who Scored the Late Equalizer for Viking?
With Bayern forced to play a man down for the final 16 minutes, Viking pressed forward to exploit the numerical advantage. In the 90th minute, Viking academy product Herman Haugen climbed over Alphonso Davies at the back post and headed home a cross from Tripic, sending the ball in off his shoulder to snatch a 3-3 draw for the Norwegian champions.
What Lies Ahead for Bayern Munich?
Looking further ahead in Europe, the red card picked up by Michael Olise rules him out of Bayern’s upcoming high-stakes Champions League clash against English champions Arsenal in Munich, as Bavarian Football Works reported.
Michael Olise loses his cool 😳Two yellow cards in quick succession and Bayern are down to 10 men 👀Watch the #UCL on @ParamountPlus 📺 pic.twitter.com/AxIp1Sfxz3
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