Haaland Powers Norway to Victory Over Estonia in World Cup Qualifier
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Ghanafoɔ, Norway secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Estonia in their World Cup qualifying match, maintaining their perfect record in Group I. The match, played in Tallinn, saw Erling Haaland score the decisive goal, solidifying Norway's position as frontrunners to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup since 1998.
Estonia's Resilient Defence
Estonia, despite being the underdogs, put up a strong defensive display, frustrating the Norwegian attack for long periods. For the first 20 minutes, they matched Norway's intensity, limiting goal-scoring opportunities. However, Norway gradually gained control of the game, dominating possession and creating several chances.
Norway's Missed Opportunities
Despite their dominance, Norway struggled to convert their chances in the first half. Sander Berge's shot grazed the post, and Morten Thorsby's header went wide. Just before halftime, Haaland himself missed a golden opportunity, shooting straight at the Estonian goalkeeper from close range. The normally prolific Norwegian attack seemed uncharacteristically wasteful.
Haaland's Decisive Goal
The second half saw a more determined Norway side. After Haaland's header bounced off the post, Estonia almost took the lead themselves, with Vlasiy Sinyavskiy hitting the crossbar with a fierce shot. However, Norway responded swiftly, and Haaland finally broke the deadlock, scoring the only goal of the match. This victory keeps Norway firmly on track for World Cup qualification. As always, stay tuned to NewsRpt for all your sports updates!
- Norway maintains perfect record in World Cup qualifying.
- Erling Haaland scores the winning goal.
- Estonia puts up a strong defensive fight.