Norway commenced its World Cup campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory against Iraq in the opening match of Group I. The Norwegian team established an early advantage, taking the lead in the 29th minute when Erling Haaland scored from close range, following an assist from Wolfe, putting Norway up 1-0. Iraq responded ten minutes later, with Hussein scoring a header to equalize the score at 1-1.
However, Norway quickly regained the momentum. Just four minutes after the equalizer, Haaland capitalized on an error by the opposing goalkeeper to score his second goal of the match, restoring the lead and making the score 2-1. The dominance of the Scandinavian side continued into the second half, allowing them to expand their advantage.
The scoring continued in the 76th minute when Leo Østigård scored to make the score 3-1, after receiving an assist from Martin Ødega. This victory marks a strong start for Norway in the World Cup. The performance highlighted the attacking prowess of key players like Haaland, who proved instrumental in securing the points against Iraq.
The match showcased Norway’s ability to build and maintain an advantage throughout the contest.
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Haaland scoring early really set the tone for Norway’s big win.
What were the other goals scored by Norway against Iraq?