"We tried in every way, against a very well-organised team with a low block. I have nothing to reproach the boys for because they tried in every way to make it, with all their energy. There is a lot of bitterness. Unfortunately, we faced a team with much more energy than us and we have to congratulate them, because they deserve to go through."
"Inter were already up against it ahead of the second leg of their play-off tie, having lost 3-1 in Norway last week. They laid siege to the Bodo goal for long periods, but Jens Petter Hauge and Hakon Evjen struck on the counter as Kjetil Knutsen's men won 2-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate."
"It is the first time Inter have ever been eliminated from the Champions League by a team outside Europe's big five leagues (England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France). Their last such elimination from any major European competition, meanwhile, came against Feyenoord in the semi-finals of the 2001-02 UEFA Cup."
Inter Milan suffered a historic Champions League elimination at the hands of Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt, losing 5-2 on aggregate after a 3-1 first-leg defeat and 2-1 second-leg loss. Despite dominating possession and laying siege to Bodo's goal, Inter conceded twice on the counter-attack through Jens Petter Hauge and Hakon Evjen. This marks the first time Inter has been eliminated from the Champions League by a team outside Europe's top five leagues. Cristian Chivu attributed the defeat to Inter's low energy levels compared to their well-organized opponents. The disparity in fixture congestion played a role, with Inter having played 15 games since the new year while Bodo had only played four competitive matches.
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