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Haaland Shines with Five Goals in Norway's 11-1 Victory

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Erling Haaland scored five goals and assisted two in Norway's 11-1 win over Moldova, achieving 14 goals in his last eight national team games.
He became the first Norwegian in the 21st century to net four goals in one match, totaling 48 goals in 45 appearances.
Substitute Thelo Aasgaard scored a hat-trick in 11 minutes, contributing to Norway's largest victory since 1946.
Norway leads Group I with 15 points, six ahead of Italy, pursuing their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
The match recorded an xG of 5.83, with Norway taking 29 shots inside the penalty area.

History

Historical Context

Norway's football history includes a significant 5-2 victory over Denmark in 1946, symbolizing a revival of national pride after World War II. Recently, Erling Haaland's five-goal performance has propelled Norway to a favorable position in Group I, six points ahead of Italy, as they strive for their first World Cup qualification since 1998, highlighting their growing prominence in international football.

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Story summary

Erling Haaland scored five goals and assisted two in Norway's 11-1 win over Moldova, achieving 14 goals in his last eight national team games.
He became the first Norwegian in the 21st century to net four goals in one match, totaling 48 goals in 45 appearances.
Substitute Thelo Aasgaard scored a hat-trick in 11 minutes, contributing to Norway's largest victory since 1946.
Norway leads Group I with 15 points, six ahead of Italy, pursuing their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
The match recorded an xG of 5.83, with Norway taking 29 shots inside the penalty area.

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