Erling Haaland Nets Late Penalty to Secure Norway's 3-1 Nations League Win Against Wales
Erling Haaland scored an 85th-minute penalty to cap off Norway's 3-1 victory over Wales in the Nations League in Oslo on Saturday.
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Key points
- Erling Haaland scored an 85th-minute penalty to secure Norway's 3-1 win.
- The victory marked Norway's second win in Group A4.
- Haaland extended his national record to 66 goals in 60 appearances.
Erling Haaland broke out of a brief two-game scoring slump by converting a late penalty in the 85th minute, sealing a 3-1 Nations League victory for Norway against Wales in Oslo on Saturday. The Manchester City striker maintained his composure after a VAR review confirmed Connor Roberts' foul on Andreas Schjelderup, driving his spot kick past goalkeeper Karl Darlow to secure Group A4 success.
Norway had broken the deadlock in the 59th minute through Antonio Nusa following a defensive miscue by Wales on a corner kick. Shortly after, Haaland assisted Schjelderup to double the lead before David Brooks narrowed the deficit with a precise chip over the Norwegian goalkeeper. Haaland's late penalty ultimately extinguished any hopes of a Welsh comeback.
The strike marked Haaland's 66th goal in 60 international appearances, further extending his national scoring record and keeping him on a historic scoring pace comparable to West Germany legend Gerd Müller. What to watch next: Norway looks to carry this momentum forward in Group A4 play.
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