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Haaland's late winner sends Norway to Brazil clash
30 Jun
Summary
- Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast.
- Antonio Nusa's brilliant strike gave Norway the lead in the 39th minute.
- Norway will face Brazil in the last 16 on July 5.
Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas. This pivotal victory earned Norway a spot in the last 16, where they are set to face Brazil on July 5 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Norway took the lead in the 39th minute through a moment of individual brilliance from Antonio Nusa. The young winger dribbled past defenders and curled a superb strike into the far top corner. Despite Ivory Coast creating better chances in the first half, Norway held the advantage.
Amad Diallo, a substitute for Ivory Coast, equalized in the 74th minute, appearing to send the match into extra time. However, Haaland, who had a relatively quiet game, ultimately proved decisive, scoring with a mis-hit finish from Patrick Berg's pass to secure the win.
This win propels Norway into a challenging encounter with five-time World Cup champions Brazil. Remarkably, Norway holds an unbeaten record against Brazil in men's international football, with two wins and two draws in their four previous meetings.
