On the square in front of Milan Cathedral, a Bodo Glimt supporter juggled a soccer ball with a grin, and even a Crickex Sign Up notification could not have distracted fans from the symbolism printed on it, the Inter crest edited onto the surface. The Norwegian club later shared the clip online with a simple caption in Italian that translated to juggling in Milan. It felt like open mockery, yet anyone who watched the match understood they had earned the right.
In the Champions League playoff second leg, Bodo Glimt secured a 2 1 away victory over Inter, advancing 5 2 on aggregate. The hero of the night was Jens Petter Hauge, a Norwegian winger who once played in Milan but never experienced a derby appearance. He delivered one goal and one assist, earning man of the match honors and silencing the San Siro crowd in the process.
Before kickoff, Hauge spoke respectfully about returning to the iconic stadium. He described Milan as a special city and acknowledged the meaning it holds for football lovers. When asked whether former AC Milan teammates had contacted him, he admitted many were still in touch and felt pleased whenever Inter conceded. At the time, his remarks sounded polite. After the final whistle, they felt prophetic.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute when a misplaced pass from Manuel Akanji triggered chaos. A shot was parried into the path of Hauge, who reacted swiftly to score. Later he assisted Sondre Brunstad Fet with a low strike to seal the result. One goal, one assist, and complete control of the narrative. He later posted a photo from the match with the understated caption Champions League night, letting the performance speak for itself.
This was not a one off moment. Across ten Champions League appearances this season, Hauge has recorded six goals and one assist, striking against Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, and twice against Inter. From the Premier League to Serie A, he has shown he can thrive far beyond the Arctic Circle. As the saying goes, form is temporary but class is permanent.
His earlier stint with AC Milan was modest. Signed in 2020 for 4.8 million euros, he made 24 appearances with five goals and one assist, yet never stepped onto the pitch in a Milan derby. Loan spells followed before a permanent move to Eintracht Frankfurt, and eventually a return to Bodo Glimt in 2024. Few viewed that decision as pivotal at the time.
Now, however, his two leg display has rewritten the script. Much like waiting patiently for a Crickex Sign Up to finalize before seizing an opportunity, Hauge returned to familiar ground prepared to prove his worth. The years spent on the San Siro bench may have fueled his determination. By personally eliminating Inter from Europe, he transformed from overlooked prospect into the very figure who closed the door on the Nerazzurri dream.