Norway 3–2 Senegal: Haaland double sends Norway into the last 32
Norway moved to the brink of topping Group I with a 3–2 win over Senegal, securing their place in the knockout rounds on their first World Cup appearance since 1998. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after Senegal failed to clear, sending Norway in 1–0 ahead at the break.
Erling Haaland took over after half-time, finishing a Martin Ødegaard through-ball in the 48th minute and adding a close-range second in the 58th. In between, Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd, set up by Sadio Mané, and the Lions of Teranga's hopes were briefly revived.
Sarr struck again deep in second-half stoppage time, but Norway held on. The brace took Haaland to four goals in his first two World Cup matches, while Senegal's qualification hopes now hinge on a final-group win over Iraq.
Key moments
- •Marcus Holmgren Pedersen put Norway ahead in the 43rd minute for a 1–0 half-time lead.
- •Erling Haaland scored twice, in the 48th and 58th minutes, to take his tally to four goals in two matches.
- •Ismaïla Sarr scored both Senegal goals, in the 53rd minute and in second-half stoppage time.
- •The win secured Norway's place in the last 32 on their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- •Senegal's qualification hopes now rest on their final group match against Iraq.
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Match facts
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- Referee: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)
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