P. Christiansen scores the third goal of the match for Viking against Dinamo

The first half of the clash between Dinamo and Viking was intense, ending with a 2-1 lead for Dinamo. The match, which already registered three goals before the break, showed remarkable dynamism, with the teams looking to attack from the opening minutes.

Electrifying start with quick goals

Striker Dion Drena Beljo opened the scoring for Dinamo in the 6th minute of the game. The early goal boosted the home team, which maintained pressure on the opposing defense, building offensive plays.

Seems I’ve chose the right game to watch tonight.

Been a very entertaining 30 minutes so far. This goal from Peter Christiansen even caused an involuntary gasp when it went in. 😂

A lot of talent on both sides! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Kn4e8hF5Q6

— Hit The Byline – Analysis (@HitTheByline) August 18, 2026

Increased advantage by Dinamo

Shortly after, in the 10th minute, Dion Drena Beljo scored again, extending Dinamo’s lead. With two goals in a short space of time, the player stood out in the initial phase of the match, consolidating his team’s good start.

P. Christiansen slows down for Viking

In the 26th minute, Viking managed to react with a goal from P. Christiansen. This was the third goal of the match, which reduced the score to 2-1 and brought new life to Viking before the end of the first half.

Team strategies and lineups

Dinamo entered the field with a 4-1-4-1 formation, under the command of coach Mario Kovačević. Viking opted for a 4-3-3 tactical scheme, led by coach Morten Jensen, seeking more width and offense.

Arbitration team

The match was led by referee Serdar Gozubuyuk. The presence of an experienced mediator is essential to maintain disciplinary control and guarantee the fluidity of the game in decisive moments.

Injury situation and potential substitutions

Both teams have players out due to injuries and cards. For Dinamo, Ivan Filipović is unavailable, and Aleks Stojaković received a red card. At Viking, Anders Baertelsen (broken foot), Martin Ove Roseth (knee) and Veton Berisha (thigh) are injured, which could influence the options for the substitute bench.