With a goal from their star striker scored on Saturday in Latvia (0-2), Norway took the lead in their group in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
Group G of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers continues to generate great interest. Winner Saturday in Latvia, 2-0, Norway seized the top of the standings, pending the other matches of the 5e scheduled day in the evening.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 20th minute and Mohamed Elyounoussi signed the break in the 66th.
The selection coached by Stale Solbakken has two points ahead of Turkey and three over the Netherlands and Montenegro.
???? Elyounoussi takes the break for Norway!#lequipeFOOT pic.twitter.com/Vso5AZz3Ku
– the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) September 4, 2021