AS Roma vs FK Bodø/Glimt - Teams comparison

FK Bodø/Glimt - AS Roma, 21.10.2021

In one of the most surprising results in European competition history, FK Bodø/Glimt defeated AS Roma 6–1 in a UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match. The game, played on 21 October 2021, saw the Norwegian side dominate from start to finish, with Erik Botheim scoring twice (8', 52') to set the tone early. Additional goals came from Patrick Berg (20'), Ola Solbakken (71', 80'), and Amahl Pellegrino (78').

nThe visitors managed to pull one back through Carles Pérez in the 28th minute, briefly giving hope to the Italian side managed by José Mourinho. However, the defensive structure of AS Roma collapsed in the second half, allowing the hosts to add four more goals after the break. The result marked the heaviest defeat of Mourinho's managerial career.

nThe match took place at Aspmyra Stadion, a venue with a capacity of approximately 8,200 spectators, located in the town of Bodø in northern Norway. The artificial pitch and compact dimensions of the stadium are often cited as factors that favour the home team's high-intensity playing style. Statistical analysis of the game showed FK Bodø/Glimt registered 21 shots, with 13 on target, while AS Roma managed only 6 shots throughout the 90 minutes.