Haaland’s late winner sinks Elephants, as Norway sets up Brazil showdown

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute match-winner to guide Norway to a historic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, securing the nation’s first-ever World Cup knockout triumph.

Norway secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout stage victory on Tuesday, defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tense Round of 32 clash at Dallas Stadium.

Star winger Antonio Nusa opened the scoring for the Scandinavian side in the 39th minute with a spectacular curling effort, establishing a deserved halftime lead before a highly competitive second period unfolded.

The West African giants responded strongly after the break, equalizing in the 74th minute through a brilliant individual effort from substitute Amad Diallo.

However, predator supreme Erling Haaland decisively settled the encounter four minutes from time, prodding home Patrick Berg’s cross to register his fifth goal of the tournament and set up a blockbuster Round of 16 match against Brazil.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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