Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich: Norwegian Side Fights Back From 2-0 Down to Stun the German Giants
Viking produced one of Matchday 2's biggest shocks, fighting back from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Bayern Munich in Stavanger on Tuesday, October 13 — Herman Haugen's 90th-minute header completing a result nobody saw coming.
A Lightning Start, Then a Bayern Response
Gianni Stensness headed Viking in front after just 70 seconds, and Peter Christiansen doubled the lead before the break — the home side were 2-0 up and the Norwegian crowd in disbelief. Harry Kane pulled one back from the penalty spot early in the second half, then headed in an equalizer at the hour mark, with Luis Díaz putting Bayern ahead soon after.
A red card for Michael Olise in the 73rd minute shifted the balance back Viking's way at the worst possible moment for the visitors.
Haugen's Late Header Completes the Comeback
With Bayern down to ten men and the clock running down, Viking captain Zlotka Tripic whipped in a cross and Herman Haugen rose at the back post to head home a 90th-minute equalizer, sparking scenes at Viking's stadium and denying Bayern what had looked like a routine away win.
It's a result that will sting Bayern far more than it hurts Viking, who leave Matchday 2 with a point no one expected against one of the competition's traditional heavyweights.