Norway’s Erling Haaland scored two late goals to knock out five-time World Cup champions Brazil in the Round of 16. The first goal came in the 79th minute, and the second was scored right at the end of normal time. Brazil scored a penalty in the final minute, making the final score 2-1.
Match Details
The match was played in front of a predominantly Brazilian crowd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Norway seemed to leap out to a lead in the first few minutes with a goal by Patrick Berg, but it was quickly ruled offside.
Brazil got their best opportunity since the penalty kick in the 60th minute when 19-year-old Endrick got a clear run at Norway’s goal. However, his shot went wide, and a couple more attempts by Brazil in the following few minutes were thwarted by Norway’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland.
Neymar subbed in just before the second half hydration break, and the Brazilian fans got a chance to give a full-throated cheer for the first time. However, it took until the final 10 minutes of the game for Haaland to strike and deliver his team into uncharted World Cup waters.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
