Match reportAI
Norway claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Erling Haaland's two-goal performance proving decisive. Mats Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute before Haaland doubled the lead four minutes after halftime. Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd minute, but Haaland restored Norway's two-goal cushion in the 58th, despite Senegal's late strike through Sarr in the 90th minute. The match saw contrasting possession patterns, with Senegal dominating the ball at 58 percent yet creating fewer clear chances. Norway's clinical finishing proved superior, converting their opportunities into goals. Haaland earned player of the match honors with an 8.5 rating. The result proves mathematically decisive: Norway now qualified from Group I with six points, while Senegal is eliminated after collecting three points.



