Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach World Cup Last 32 as Haaland Strikes Twice
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 23
Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach World Cup Last 32 as Haaland Strikes Twice
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 23
Summary
Norway sealed a last-32 place with a 3-2 win over Senegal, moving onto six points and level with France atop Group I.
Erling Haaland scored twice for the second straight World Cup match, finishing Martin Odegaard's through ball after halftime and then volleying in Patrick Berg's setup off the bar.
Marcus Pedersen had put Norway ahead in the 43rd minute after Kalidou Koulibaly misjudged a clearance, giving the Norwegians control before Senegal rallied.
Ismaila Sarr scored in the 53rd minute from Sadio Mane's pass and added another deep in stoppage time, but Senegal could not recover from repeated defensive lapses.
Friday's meeting with France now becomes the Group I decider, with Norway already through after opening the tournament with a 4-1 win over Iraq.