Norway beats Senegal 3-2 as Haaland brace secures first World Cup knockout berth since 1998
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Alex Labidou
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Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup match, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace after Marcus Pedersen provided the initial spark. The win sends Norway into the knockout stages for the first time since 1998. Despite a late scare from Senegal, Norway's star power and Haaland's clinical finishing secured the victory in front of a packed stadium with passionate Norwegian fans.
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· 3 pulledErling Haaland punishes sloppy defending with brilliant brace as Vikings survive late scare to reach World Cup knockouts for first time since 1998
A match loaded with star power - Erling Haaland, Sadio Mane and Martin Ødegaard among them - needed an unlikely spark, and Norway backup right back Marcus Pedersen provided it after a tense opening 42 minutes
Haaland took over, twice powering past a bewildered Senegal defence to seal a 3-2 win
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