Haaland Double Sends Norway Into Last 32, Senegal Face World Cup Exit

Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in their FIFA World Cup Group I clash at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday night, a result that booked the Scandinavians’ place in the Round of 32 and left the Teranga Lions staring at an early exit.
Senegal, beaten 3-1 by France in their opening fixture, knew only a positive result would keep their qualification hopes firmly in their own hands. Norway arrived full of confidence after a convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq and ultimately proved too clinical when it mattered most.
The Norwegians suffered an early setback when defender Julian Ryerson was forced off through injury after just 11 minutes...