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Haaland leads Norway past Brazil into VM quarterfinals
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Haaland leads Norway past Brazil into VM quarterfinals

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to advance to the VM quarterfinals, with Erling Braut Haaland scoring both goals.
  • Haaland expressed disbelief and emotion after the victory, stating he had dreamed of playing in the VM but never expected to beat Brazil.
  • The Norwegian team celebrated with Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus in the locker room following the historic win.

Erling Braut Haaland's two goals propelled Norway to a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil, securing a spot in the VM quarterfinals. The star striker, who has been a pivotal figure throughout the tournament, once again delivered when it mattered most.

We have managed to get balls in the way we play. We have simply gotten more personality, all players and as a nation.

— Erling Braut HaalandSpeaking to the press after Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil.

After the final whistle, Haaland was overcome with emotion, admitting he could barely believe the achievement. "I could not have dreamed of this in my life. I have dreamed of playing in the VM with Norway, but I never expected to beat Brazil," he told reporters. He acknowledged that while he respected Brazil's strong team, Norway also possessed the confidence and skill to control the match.

I could hardly believe it. I could not have dreamed of this in my life. I have dreamed of playing in the VM with Norway, but I had never expected to beat Brazil. I have to be honest and say that. I thought some things were impossible, but I guess I was wrong.

— Erling Braut HaalandExpressing his emotions after the match.

VG's national team commentator Trond Johannessen lauded Haaland's performance, calling him "cheating" and declaring that Norway could now win the VM. The team's newfound confidence and "personality" were evident, according to Haaland, who noted their ability to control possession against a formidable opponent.

We have a lot of respect with many good football players. We also have the balls to take the ball down and control a whole game against Brazil. It's unbelievable.

— Erling Braut HaalandCommenting on Norway's performance against Brazil.

Celebrations extended beyond the field, with Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus joining the team in the locker room. The atmosphere was described as "sick" and "unreal," with players feeling emotionally drained but elated by the historic win. Norway now awaits the winner of the match between England and Mexico in the quarterfinals, to be played in Miami.

It was obviously sick scenes. Unreal scenes in the locker room. I struggle to put words to it. I am out of words.

— Erling Braut HaalandDescribing the post-match celebrations in the locker room.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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