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A Scandinavian Showdown with History at Stake: Haaland Targets Rare Norway Achievement Against Denmark
Haaland’s late winner gave Norway its first competitive home victory over Denmark in 44 years and sent it to the top of Group D.
- On Thursday, Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a 3-2 Nations League victory over Denmark in Oslo, ending Norway's 44-year wait for a competitive home win against their Scandinavian neighbors.
- Norway aimed to end a 44-year competitive home drought against Denmark; their last such victory occurred in 1982 during the Nordic Championship, a regional Scandinavian competition.
- After Oscar Bobb opened the scoring, Haaland restored Norway's lead before Denmark leveled 2-2 at the 60th minute. In the 74th minute, the Manchester City striker connected with Martin Odegaard's cutback to fire home the decisive winner.
- The victory propels Norway to the top of Group D with 3 points. Norway next hosts Portugal at Ullevaal Stadion on Sunday, September 27, while defender David Moller Wolfe was sent off during stoppage time.
- Haaland now has 64 goals in 56 international appearances and holds the Nations League all-time scoring record with 19 goals, extending his prolific form following his successful World Cup campaign in the United States.
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Erling Haaland scored two goals and helped the Norwegian national football team to a 3-2 home victory over Denmark in the first round of the Nations League group stage.
·Tallinn, Estonia
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Erling Haaland secures Norway with a double pack a 3:2 against Denmark. Cristiano Ronaldo also hits – but the goal doesn't count.
·Berlin, Germany
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The Norwegian team member added his first three points in League A after having achieved for the first time the promotion to the main division of the contest.The striker reached 64 celebrations in 56 presentations and extended his brand as the highest historical gunner of his country.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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