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Haaland Double Stuns Brazil, Norway Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Erling Haaland scored two late goals to give Norway a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16.
  • The win propelled Norway into the quarter-finals, where they will face either England or Mexico.
  • Brazil's exit was sealed despite a late penalty converted by Neymar.

Erling Haaland delivered a dramatic late performance, scoring twice in the second half to secure a shocking 2-1 victory for Norway against five-time champions Brazil in the World Cup round of 16. The win marks a historic achievement for Norway, sending them into the quarter-finals.

Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, heading home a cross from Andreas Schjelderup. He then sealed the victory in the 90th minute with a low shot, set up by Schjelderup, who had won possession.

Norway's goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland was instrumental throughout the match, making crucial saves, including denying Bruno Guimaraes from the penalty spot in the 13th minute after a VAR review. Brazil's exit was confirmed despite Neymar converting a penalty deep into added time.

With his brace, Haaland moved to seven goals in the tournament, drawing level with top scorers Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Norway now advances to the quarter-finals, scheduled to be played in Miami on July 11.

Haaland moved to seven goals at the tournament, level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

— ReutersDescribing Haaland's goal-scoring performance in the tournament.
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