McTominay Brace Lifts Napoli in Thrilling 4-3 Champions League Triumph Over Bodo/Glimt

Key Takeaways:

• Napoli secured a 4-3 home win against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League last night, ending a run of five consecutive European defeats for manager Max Allegri
• Both Napoli and Bodo/Glimt are now on three points after three group stage matches, with the visitors’ four-game winning streak in all competitions coming to an end
• Scott McTominay netted twice for Napoli, with Kevin De Bruyne providing a crucial assist

Match Summary

Napoli achieved their first victory of this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign with a dramatic 4-3 triumph over Bodo/Glimt at home, bringing both sides level on three points after three matches. The Italian outfit, previously facing the prospect of a fourth consecutive European defeat under Max Allegri, set the tone immediately when Leonardo Spinazzola surged down the left flank and delivered a cross for Matteo Politano to convert with a swift volley after only 53 seconds.

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First-Half Action

Napoli pressed hard in the opening stages, with Nikita Haikin in the Bodo/Glimt goal reacting sharply to deny both Noa Lang and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, while Jostein Gundersen’s crucial deflection diverted Scott McTominay’s attempt wide. Despite initial domination, the hosts were pegged back as Sondre Brunstad Fet supplied Jens Petter Hauge, who finished clinically into the bottom corner with the visitors’ first significant chance. Bodo/Glimt nearly went ahead themselves when Ole Didrik Blomberg beat keeper Alex Meret to a long pass but the Napoli goalkeeper managed to recover in time. Before the interval, Napoli restored their advantage as Kevin De Bruyne’s precise through ball set up McTominay, whose effort took a deflection and beat Haikin.

Second-Half Developments

After a subdued attacking display in previous outings, Bodo/Glimt created more opportunities early in the second half, recording 13 attempts across the opening two matchdays. However, they failed to capitalise as Blomberg sent a header wide from close range and Sondre Auklend could not finish past Meret from a similar distance. Napoli nearly punished those misses; De Bruyne and McTominay combined again, but the Scottish international’s shot struck the post. Bodo/Glimt struck back as Fet notched his second assist, threading a pass to Andreas Helmersen, who tucked his finish past Meret to make it 2-2.

Final Drama and Decisive Moments

Alex Meret produced a key save from Patrik Berg’s powerful drive while Haikin kept out another Noa Lang effort as both teams chased a winner. With 15 minutes remaining, Politano’s pinpoint delivery allowed McTominay to climb highest and head home, putting Napoli ahead for the third time. Bodo/Glimt pushed for yet another equaliser but surrendered the ball deep in their own half; Giovane’s cross was inadvertently diverted in by Odin Luras Bjortuft, extending Napoli’s lead. Although Sondre Fet struck a late consolation goal into the top corner, the result marked only Bodo/Glimt’s third away defeat in nine Champions League fixtures and brought an end to Max Allegri’s five-game losing run in the competition.