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Demirović Hat-Trick Dominates Viking in UCL Opener
9 Sep
Summary
- Ermedin Demirović scored a first-half hat-trick.
- VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory against Viking FK.
- The match was VfB Stuttgart's first UEFA Champions League fixture.
VfB Stuttgart commenced their UEFA Champions League campaign with a decisive 3-1 home victory against Norwegian side Viking FK. The match saw a standout performance from Ermedin Demirović, who secured a hat-trick within the first 32 minutes of play.
Demirović opened the scoring in the 20th minute, a lead quickly canceled out by Viking's Zlatko Tripić in the 22nd minute. However, Demirović swiftly restored Stuttgart's advantage in the 26th minute and completed his treble just six minutes later, assisted both times by Deniz Undav.
The second half saw fewer goals but continued intensity, with both teams making substitutions. Stuttgart pushed for a fourth, striking the crossbar in stoppage time, but ultimately secured the 3-1 win, earning vital points in their opening fixture.
