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, in the 79th minute, broke a long stalemate, and the second came 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.
A mistake from the Brazilians early on will be long remembered. The crowd was incensed after Matheus Cunha was taken down by Kristoffer Ajer with no penalty called. The play was sent to VAR and the penalty awarded, but the Brazilians in the stands and in the press box were only mostly placated by this development.
Norway’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland, made several crucial saves to keep the score tied. Just before the second half hydration break, Neymar subbed in and the Brazilian fans got a chance to give a full-throated cheer for the first time in the tournament.
Haaland’s second goal left the Brazilian team desperate, and tempers flared throughout stoppage time. Neymar was involved in some shoving on the pitch and even after he scored on the penalty kick was seen jawing at Nyland. Norway’s goalkeeper was unbothered, smiling down at the legend of the sport.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
