Read the full match report of the UEFA Champions League thriller as Viking hold Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw, with Harry Kane’s double and a dramatic late goal in Stavanger.
Viking hold Bayern Munich to a thrilling draw in Stavanger
Viking staged a historic upset performance in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League, holding German giants Bayern Munich to a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Viking Stadion in Stavanger.
In a match filled with intense drama, the Norwegian underdogs shocked the visitors by taking an early lead, and though Harry Kane and Luis DÃaz combined to overturn the scoreline, a dramatic late equalizer by Viking sealed an unforgettable European night. See also: Dembélé and Vitinha shine as Paris defeat Manchester City 4-3
Viking stun Bayern with a dream start
The atmosphere in Stavanger reached fever pitch right from kickoff as Viking attacked with fearless intent. Giannoulis Stensness stunned the visitors by opening the scoring just two minutes into the match, turning home a loose ball from close range.
Bayern struggled to find their usual rhythm on the slick pitch, and Viking capitalized further in the 38th minute when Sondre Christiansen doubled the lead with a towering header from a set-piece, sending the home crowd into wild celebrations with a shocking 2-0 advantage at halftime.
Harry Kane and DÃaz lead a fierce Bayern comeback
Faced with a humiliating defeat, Bayern Munich emerged with immense urgency after the break. Harry Kane pulled one back in the 54th minute by expertly converting a penalty kick, before leveling the score at 2-2 just six minutes later with a clinical finish inside the box.
The momentum completely shifted when new signing Luis DÃaz fired Bayern ahead in the 71st minute, curling a brilliant shot past the goalkeeper to complete a rapid turnaround.
Just as Bayern looked set to escape with all three points, Herman Haugen broke through in the 90th minute, smashing home a dramatic late equalizer to rescue a famous 3-3 draw for Viking.