"BODO, Norway -- Champions League runner-up Inter Milan became the latest top team to suffer an upset by Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, losing 3-1 away in the first leg of their playoff on Wednesday. The Norwegian outsider has been the surprise story of this season's competition after beating Manchester City at home and Atlético Madrid away to make the playoffs. The club is located north of the Arctic Circle -- which is farther north than any team in Champions League history."
"Serie A leader Inter was seeking a seventh straight win in all competitions, but fell behind in the 20th minute when midfielder Sondre Brunstad Fet netted with a neat finish. Although burly striker Pio Esposito equalized with an opportunist finish 10 minutes later, the home side picked off Inter with two goals in quick succession in the second half. Both were similar, with quick passing and unselfish assists."
Bodø/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff in BODO, Norway. The Norwegian club had earlier beaten Manchester City at home and Atlético Madrid away to reach the playoffs and is located north of the Arctic Circle, farther north than any previous Champions League team. Serie A leader Inter sought a seventh straight win but fell behind in the 20th minute to Sondre Brunstad Fet. Pio Esposito equalized 10 minutes later. Bodø/Glimt struck twice in quick succession in the second half through Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Høgh, following quick passing and unselfish assists. The match drew 8,000 fans at Aspmyra Stadion and the return leg is next Tuesday.
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