Erling Haaland’s Double Helps Norway Edge Senegal in World Cup Qualifier
The Norwegian national team defeated Senegal 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals, according to multiple sports outlets. The match, held at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, saw Norway take a crucial step toward securing top spot in Group I ahead of their clash with France.
Haaland, the Manchester City forward, opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, converting a low cross from Andreas Pereira. The Senegalese side equalized through a penalty by Sadio Mané in the 67th minute, but Haaland restored Norway’s lead with a clinical finish in the 83rd minute, his 12th goal in 14 qualifiers this cycle.
The victory, reported by AFP and BBC Sport, moved Norway to the top of Group I with 19 points, one ahead of France and Sen
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