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Michael Olise received two yellow cards within seconds during a Champions League match against Viking, leading to a 3-3 draw. Harry Kane stated Olise will be suspended for the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Michael Olise was sent off during a Champions League match between Viking and Bayern Munich in Stavanger, Norway, after receiving two yellow cards within seconds. The incident occurred while Bayern Munich held a 3-2 lead, ultimately contributing to a 3-3 draw for the German club.
The sequence began when the referee issued a yellow card to Olise for a tactical foul intended to stop a counterattack by the Norwegian team Viking. According to reports, the referee was still displaying the first yellow card when Olise threw the ball he was holding at the head of Viking captain Zlatko Tripic. This action resulted in a second booking and a red card, prompting cheers from the home crowd.
The sending off shifted the momentum of the match. With Bayern Munich down to ten players, Viking capitalized on the situation. Tripic crossed the ball for Herman Haugen, who scored a header in the 90th minute to equalize the score at 3-3.
Bayern Munich had initially fallen behind 2-0 before recovering in the second half. Harry Kane scored two goals in quick succession, marking his ninth consecutive Champions League game with a goal. Luis Diaz added a third goal for Bayern Munich shortly before Olise’s dismissal.
Harry Kane commented on the incident to broadcaster Amazon Prime, noting the consequences for the team. "He’ll have to take responsibility obviously, he’ll have to learn from it," Kane said. "It’s a shame because obviously we have big games coming up in the Champions League now and he’s going to be gutted to miss those games. But this is football. Sometimes mistakes can happen, it’s life."
Kane also reflected on the team's performance despite the draw. "We should have won the game with the second-half performance," Kane added. "You take the point and you move on."
This result interrupts Bayern Munich's momentum in the Champions League. The team had previously secured a 5-0 victory against another Norwegian club, Bodø/Glimt, in their opening campaign match. Olise’s suspension means he will miss the upcoming fixture against Arsenal, a significant absence for Bayern Munich as they continue their European campaign.
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