Viking FK and Bayern Munich shared the points after a remarkable 3–3 draw at Viking Stadion on Tuesday, October 13, with Herman Haugen’s 90th-minute equaliser providing the final twist in a six-goal Champions League league-phase encounter.
The hosts led 2–0 at half-time, only for Bayern to turn the fixture around through Harry Kane’s goals in the 54th and 60th minutes and Luis Díaz’s 71st-minute strike. But Michael Olise’s dismissal in the 73rd minute left the visitors defending their advantage with ten men, and Viking ultimately found a way back.
Viking stun Bayern with two first-half goals
Gianni Stensness gave Viking the perfect start, heading home in the second minute to put Bayern on the back foot almost immediately.
The visitors would finish with a substantial advantage in possession and attempts, but Viking made their opportunities count. Peter Christiansen struck in the 38th minute, doubling the hosts’ lead and ensuring they reached the interval with a commanding 2–0 advantage.
Kane inspires the turnaround
Bayern’s response came after the break. Kane converted a penalty in the 54th minute to reduce the deficit, then headed in his second goal in the 60th minute to bring the visitors level.
Two goals in six minutes had wiped out Viking’s cushion. When Díaz found the net in the 71st minute, Bayern had completed the turnaround, moving 3–2 ahead after trailing by two at half-time.
Yet their position quickly became more precarious. Olise was shown a yellow card and then a red card in the 73rd minute, leaving Bayern a player short for the closing stages.
Haugen delivers the final twist
Viking refused to let their first-half efforts count for nothing. Substitute Haugen struck in the 90th minute to restore parity, and the hosts held on through stoppage time to secure a point.
Bayern’s attacking numbers underlined the opportunities they generated: 65.5% possession, 25 attempts to Viking’s eight, and eight shots on target to the hosts’ five. They also won 15 corners, compared with Viking’s seven.
But those advantages did not translate into victory. Bayern showed their attacking quality in overturning a two-goal deficit, while Viking combined clinical finishing with late resilience. The result was a hard-earned draw for the hosts and a frustrating finish for visitors who had briefly put all three points within reach.
