HAALAND BRACE ON WORLD CUP DEBUT
Norway 4-1 Iraq - Vikings Storm Into World Cup With Impressive Win
IRAQ
Lions of Mesopotamia
June 17 · Boston Stadium
NORWAY
Nordic Vikings
⚽ MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
On June 17th, at Boston Stadium, Norway made their triumphant return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years with a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq, who were appearing in their first World Cup since 1986.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Erling Haaland. The Manchester City phenomenon proved once again why he's considered a "big game player" - scoring hat-tricks on his Champions League and Bundesliga debuts, netting twice on his Premier League debut, and now delivering a perfect brace on his World Cup debut, becoming the first Norwegian player ever to score twice in a World Cup match.
Despite the loss, Iraq showed great spirit and resilience. Ayman Hussein's powerful header marked Iraq's first World Cup goal in 40 years - a historic moment for Asian football that will be remembered for generations.
🎯 GOAL TIMELINE
Assist: Marcus Holmgren Pedersen delivers the perfect cross, Haaland attacks the near post and fires home his FIRST EVER World Cup goal!
Assist: Amir Al-Ammari with the corner delivery, Ayman Hussein rises highest to head home the equalizer!
Haaland receives the ball inside the box, composes himself and coolly slots into the far corner for his SECOND of the game!
Assist: Martin Odegaard's pinpoint corner finds substitute Leo Ostigard who powers home a header!
Haaland's header across goal causes chaos, Ayman Hussein unfortunately deflects into his own net. 4-1 final score!
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