In the World Cup qualifying match between Norway and Israel, the hosts scored a real goal. The match, held at the Ulrval Stadium, ended with a resounding 5-0 victory for the Norwegians.
In the scheduled match, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland once again demonstrated his world-class goal-scoring ability. The 25-year-old forward scored three goals and scored a hat-trick. His goals were scored in the 27th, 63rd and 72nd minutes.
He also failed to convert a penalty twice. The Norwegian striker's first shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and the referee said the penalty would be converted again. However, Haaland failed to score on his second attempt.
The remaining two goals were scored by Israeli players as own goals. Thus, Norway secured important 3 points.
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Europe. October 11
Group I. Round 7
Norway - Israel 5:0
Goals: Halali 18 (aut), Haaland 27, 63, 72 (het-trick), Nahmiyas 28 (aut).
Norway - Nyland - Ruerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe (Borkan 76) - Bobb (Dennum 76), Berg (Osgor 76), Berge, Nusa - Serlot (Larsen 76), Haaland (Schelderup 85).
Israel - D. Perez - Dasa (Mizrahi 71), Bloryan, Nahmiyas (Baltaksa 32), Revivo - E. Perez, Glux (Turgeman 87) - Biton (Baribo 71), Abu-Fani (Noy 46), Solomon - Halayli.
Yellow card: Turgeman 89.
Missed penalties: Haaland 5, 6 (both saved by the goalkeeper).
It should be noted that after this result, the Norwegians strengthened their lead in the tournament table with 18 points. The team hasn't lost any points in any games yet.
This match also became historic for Erling Haaland - he increased the number of goals for the national team to 51. Having scored more than 20 goals for Manchester City and Norway since the start of the season, Haaland is currently considered one of the highest-forming forwards in Europe.
Analysts believe that Haaland's goal streak for the national team brings him closer to the record books not only of Norway but of all of Europe. Although he is 25 years old, he is already among the most effective strikers in the world.
For the Norwegian national team, this victory was a significant psychological turning point - the team aimed to perform similarly impressively in the next round.
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