Union St Gilloise fall to Bodø/Glimt in goal ridden Champions League qualifier

Union St Gilloise fall to Bodø/Glimt in goal ridden Champions League qualifier Union St Gilloise and Bodø/Glimt shared an incredible 11 goals over two games as they went head to head in qualification for the Champions League. In the end, it was the side from the Artic circle who came out on top, winning 3-2 in the second leg after extra-time. Union were certainly not helped by having Kamiel Van de Perre belatedly sent off just before extra-time, but Andreas Helmersen only struck with three minutes to go in the addition half hour to win the tie for Bodø/Glimt. Bodø/Glimt will now go into the next round of Champions League qualification, while Union St Gilloise will drop into the Europa League for next season. Union had experienced Champions League football for the first time last season and were hoping to return, but faced a difficult tie against a Bodø/Glimt side that have been incredibly strong in Europe in recent seasons, especially at home. That Union were able to push Bodø/Glimt all the way in the north of Norway suggests they are in a good place to compete in the Europa League and push for the title in the Belgian Pro League . GBeNeFN  |  Ben Jackson