Brief
McTominay scores twice as Napoli edge Bodø/Glimt in Champions League
The Scotland midfielder's brace helped Napoli survive a dramatic match in Oslo, easing pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Scott McTominay scored twice to give Napoli a 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt in a Champions League group match on Thursday, the Guardian reported.
What happened
Matteo Politano opened the scoring for Napoli within the first minute, but Bodø/Glimt equalised through Jens Petter Hauge. McTominay restored Napoli’s lead before halftime, only for Andreas Helmersen to level again. The Scottish midfielder struck again in the 71st minute, and a late own‑goal by Odin Bjørtuft sealed the win, with Bodø adding an injury‑time consolation from Sondre Brunstad Fet.
What was said
The report noted that McTominay had missed a month of action after undergoing surgery for an irregular heartbeat in early September.
Key facts
- Scott McTominay scored two goals for Napoli in a 4-3 win over Bodø/Glimt (theguardian.com)
- Napoli’s win eased pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri (theguardian.com)
- McTominay missed a month of the season after heart surgery in early September (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Champions League roundup: McTominay double leads Napoli past Bodø/Glimt”
