Haaland Nets Double as Norway Edge Denmark in Nations League Thriller
Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway beat Denmark 3-2 in the UEFA Nations League, taking his international tally to 64 goals in only 56 appearances. The Manchester City forward has moved beyond the 62-goal totals attributed to Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the source record.
Norway make a fast start against Denmark
Norway were ahead inside 14 minutes when Oscar Bobb opened the scoring. Haaland added a second four minutes later, converting after Antonio Nusa surged forward and threaded a reverse pass into the left side of the penalty area.
The striker kept his finish low and drove it between the goalkeeper’s legs, underlining the clinical edge that has defined his scoring record for club and country.
- Oscar Bobb scored Norway’s first goal in the 14th minute.
- Haaland made it 2-0 four minutes later.
- Nusa supplied the assist for Haaland’s first finish.
- The goal was Haaland’s 63rd for Norway before he added another later in the match.
Haaland settles a five-goal contest
Denmark recovered through goals from Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund, bringing the contest level after Norway’s early advantage.
Haaland then delivered the decisive moment in the 74th minute. Norway worked a short corner, played a low ball towards the near post and the forward turned it forcefully into the net for his second of the afternoon.
The 3-2 result gave Norway a major Nations League win and ensured Haaland’s landmark afternoon ended with three points.
Club form continues into international duty
Haaland’s latest Norway double follows another productive start to the campaign at Manchester City. He has scored seven times in seven games in all competitions, with five goals from five Premier League appearances and two in one Champions League match.
| Haaland record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Norway goals | 64 |
| Norway appearances | 56 |
| Manchester City goals | 169 |
| Manchester City assists | 30 |
| Manchester City appearances | 205 |
Since joining City, Haaland’s goals and assists have helped the club win two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Portugal and Wales await Norway
Norway now face Portugal on Sunday in a match that will determine first place in their Nations League group. Haaland’s side are then scheduled to play Wales on Thursday, October 1.
