Danish striker Christiansen scores as Viking draws 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League qualifier

Danish forward Peter Christiansen scored a vital goal for Norwegian champions Viking in their first-leg playoff match against Dinamo Zagreb, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The 26-year-old striker, who transferred from Sønderjyske in 2024, netted Viking's second goal, giving them a temporary lead.

Christiansen's impressive strike came in the 25th minute. After a defensive error by Dinamo Zagreb, Tobias Moi set up Christiansen, who didn't hesitate. He powerfully struck the ball with the outside of his foot into the top of the net, making the score 2-1.

Dinamo Zagreb had taken an early lead with two goals in the opening ten minutes. However, Viking equalized at 2-2 shortly before halftime through Zlatko Tripic. The second half saw no further goals, with Christiansen being substituted in the 87th minute.

This result leaves Viking with a strong chance of qualifying for the Champions League ahead of the second leg in Stavanger on August 26th. The club has never previously qualified for the Champions League, with their last league title before last year's win coming in 1991.

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He didn't hesitate for a split second before sending the ball hard into the top of the net with the outside of his foot to make it 1-2.