Viking stun Bayern Munich with Australian Stensness in Champions League draw
Australian Gianni Stensness headed in Viking's opener in a dramatic 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich.
Norwegian side Viking gave German giants Bayern Munich a huge scare in Stavanger, racing to a 2-0 halftime lead. Australian Stensness, who has played two Socceroos matches, opened the scoring with a cracking header in just the second minute.
Peter Christiansen added a second in the 38th minute to put Bayern under real pressure. Bayern striker Harry Kane turned the game around with two goals after the break.
Michael Olise then picked up a bizarre red card and gave Viking new hope. Herman Haugen headed in the 90th-minute equaliser to complete a remarkable comeback.
The Norwegian team secured a point in their first Champions League home game since 1992.
- 2 Socceroos matches
- Stensness appearances
- 2-2
- Final score
- 2nd minute
- Stensness goal timing
- 1992
- Viking's last home game
Why it mattersThe draw shows Bayern are vulnerable this season and keeps Viking in the hunt for European qualification.
AustraliaStensness's goal marks another strong showing by an Australian in Europe's top club competition.
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