GOAL
Norway: Marcus Pedersen (43'), Haaland (48', 57')
Senegal: Ismaila Sarr (53', 90'+3)
STARTING LINEUP
Norway: Nyland, Moller Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson, Aursnes, Berge, Odegaard, Nusa, Haaland, Sorloth.
Senegal: Mendy, Hadji Malick Diouf, Niakhaté, Koulibaly, Diatta, Gueye, Gueye, Mané, Camara, Sarr, Jackson.
90'+10
The referee blew the final whistle.
Norway won 3-2 against Senegal.
90+9'
Ismail Jakobs delivered a good cross from the corner to Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), who headed the ball from close range just over the crossbar. The ball was out of bounds and a goal kick would have been awarded to Norway.
90'+5
Senegal were awarded a corner kick.
90'+3
GOAL! Ismaila Sarr scores a brace. The score is now 3-2.
90'
The second half had 9 minutes of added time. However, for the Senegalese players, this amount of time was still not enough.
89'
No goal! Erling Haaland (Norway) had a shot inside the penalty area but it was brilliantly blocked.
87'
The cross from a mid-range free kick by the Senegal players was intercepted by an opposing defender.
86'
Wilton Sampaio blows the whistle for a foul. Patrick Berg (Norway) has just brought down an opposing player. Senegal has a free kick.
83'
No goal. Jackson missed a golden opportunity from very close range. However, the referee later raised the flag for offside.
79'
Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal) committed a reckless foul to win the ball from his opponent. Wilton Sampaio had a clear view and blew the whistle. Norway were awarded a free kick.
78'
Norway is deliberately slowing down the pace of the game to wait for opportunities to counter-attack. A two-goal lead is currently quite safe.
76'
Throughout the 75 minutes of the match, the Norwegian players only had possession of the ball for about 36%, but they knew how to capitalize on their opportunities to score 3 goals.
75'
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal) fell after a tackle inside the penalty area, but the referee waved his hand to dismiss the request for a free kick.
74'
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) opened the scoring with a close-range shot after a teammate's cross. However, a defender blocked the ball and ruined his attempt.
72'
With the current score at 3-1, Norway temporarily takes the lead in Group I thanks to a better goal difference than France. Therefore, the crucial match between the two teams in the final round will determine the overall first and second place finishers.
70'
Returning to the match, Senegal made a substitution. This brings the total number of substitutions the team has used in this game to five.
68'
The players are taking a water break.
66'
Senegal did not benefit from the corner kick as the defender cleared the ball into the middle of the field.
65'
Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal) attempts a pass but it is blocked. Senegal is awarded a corner kick.
63'
Senegal were forced to change goalkeepers . Edouard Mendy was unable to continue playing. After a few minutes of treatment, the Senegal goalkeeper had to leave the field, and Mory Diaw came on as his replacement.
57'
GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! HAALAND SCORES A DOUBLE
Patrick Berg had the ball in a good position to shoot, but he spotted a teammate and decided to pass instead. Erling Haaland (Norway) didn't miss the opportunity and beat the goalkeeper with a precise shot that hit the crossbar and went into the net, changing the score to 3:1.
55'
Pape Bouna Thiaw has decided to refresh his team's playing style. This has led to a substitution. Pape Gueye is leaving the field and Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal) is coming on.
54'
A substitution has taken place. Ismail Jakobs (Senegal) replaces El Hadji Malick Diouf.
53'
GOAL! SENEGAN REDUCES THE SCORE TO 2-1
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) scored with a shot that found the back of the net! The deficit is now just one goal.
48'
GOAL! Haaland scores. The score is 2-0 for Norway.
Erling Haaland (Norway) received a precise pass inside the penalty area from Martin Odegaard and beat the goalkeeper with a sharp shot to the right of the goal.
46'
The second half has begun.
45'+5
End of the first half. Norway leads Senegal 1-0.
45'+4
Erling Haaland (Norway) unleashed a close-range shot, but for some reason, he only hit the right post!
45'+1
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) was presented with a great opportunity when he received a cross from his teammate in a completely open position inside the penalty area, but his shot towards the center of the goal lacked power and was easily saved by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
45'
The first half had 4 minutes of added time.
43'
1-0 for Norway
Marcus Pedersen (Norway) put the ball neatly into the net!
41'
Missed! Lamine Camara (Senegal) decided to take a long-range shot, and although the shot was powerful, the ball went just a few centimeters wide of the left post. It was almost a beautiful goal.
40'
Sander Berge (Norway) attempted to pass the ball to Erling Haaland, but he put too much force into the pass.
38'
Martin Odegaard (Norway) managed to gather the ball from an inaccurate pass inside the penalty area before unleashing a dangerous shot straight at the center of the goal. However, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy anticipated the situation and made an excellent diving save.
37'
The two teams played a back-and-forth game, fiercely contesting the midfield area, but neither managed to create any significant breakthroughs in attack.
36'
Norway is showing great initiative with good passing. They are increasing their possession time and stretching the opposing defense to prepare for a quick attack on any gaps.
31'
Lamine Camara (Senegal) played a through ball to Nicolas Jackson, but the ball went too deep.
28'
No goal. Jackson curled a technical shot towards the top corner of the Norwegian goal, but the ball went too high.
25'
The players returned to the game.
23'
The players from both teams took a water break.
20'
In the first half, the match was goalless. Norway dominated for the first few minutes, but Senegal then pushed back, creating a balanced game.
18'
David Wolfe crossed the ball from the left towards the center of Senegal's penalty area, but the ball went too deep and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily thwarted Norway's attack.
16'
Martin Odegaard raced down to receive a superb pass from Marcus Pedersen and unleashed a shot from inside the Senegal penalty area. However, the ball went just over the crossbar.
14'
CHANCE! Martin Odegaard (Norway) fired a shot just over the bar from inside the penalty area after receiving a superb pass from Marcus Pedersen. The ball went out of bounds and Senegal will have a goal kick.
13'
Norway were forced to make a substitution. Julian Ryerson suffered an injury and was unable to continue playing, so coach Stale Solbakken brought Marcus Pedersen on as a replacement.
12'
The referee called for a substitution. Julian Ryerson left the field and was replaced by Marcus Pedersen (Norway).
11'
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) was ruled offside!
9'
Lamine Camara (Senegal) delivered a terrible cross from a free kick, and a defender easily cleared the ball away.
8'
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal) recovered the ball and looked for support from his teammates, but there weren't many options so he decided to shoot from a fairly long distance; however, his shot was blocked by a defender in time.
6'
A pass from Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) was intercepted by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, and the attack ended.
4'
Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) was offside when his teammate made the pass, and the referee stopped the attack.
3'
No goal. Ajer headed powerfully inside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Mendy made a spectacular save with his foot for Senegal. Norway almost scored an early opening goal.
Norway started proactively, earning four corner kicks in the opening minutes of the match, equivalent to 80% of the total corner kicks the Nordic team had in their victory against Iraq.
1'
Referee Wilton Sampaio starts the match. Norway kicks off.
7:00 AM
The first half has begun.
6:26
Senegal's starting lineup
Norway's starting lineup
Time: 7:00 AM, June 23rd
Location: MetLife, New York/New Jersey, USA.
Tournament: Group I, World Cup 2026.
Group stage: Group I - Round 2.
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The current strength and expected formations of both sides.
Entering this crucial second round of matches, both coaches Stale Solbakken (Norway) and Pape Thiaw (Senegal) have their strongest squads available, with no significant injuries or suspensions.
The core lineups of both teams will likely remain unchanged in order to optimize their playing style:
Norway (4-3-3): Goalkeeper Nyland will be a reliable stopper in goal. The defense consists of the quartet of Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, and Moller Wolfe. The midfield is orchestrated by playmaker Martin Odegaard along with Berge and Aursnes. Up front, "beast" Erling Haaland plays as the central striker, receiving strong support from the wings of Sorloth and Nusa.
Senegal (4-3-3): Veteran goalkeeper Edouard Mendy starts. The solid central defensive pairing of Koulibaly and Niakhate, along with full-backs Diatta and Diouf, will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the goal. Midfield trio of Camara, Idrissa Gueye, and Pape Gueye are tasked with sweeping and recovering the ball. The African team's attack relies heavily on the speed of Sarr, Jackson, and the experienced star Sadio Mane.
The chances of both teams winning.
In terms of form and morale, the Norwegian national team holds a clear advantage. Their resounding 4-1 victory against Iraq in their opening match not only temporarily put them at the top of the group but also ended their 28-year World Cup drought. Norway's attacking performance has been incredibly impressive recently, with 41 goals in 9 matches (an average of 4.56 goals per game) and a fairly solid defense (conceding only 0.67 goals per game). Norway's biggest asset is the trio of Odegaard, Haaland, and Sorloth, who are in superb form and ready to punish any mistakes by their opponents.
Meanwhile, despite losing 1-3 to France in their opening match, the "Teranga Lions" remain a formidable force. The African representatives possess excellent physical fitness, a physically demanding style of play, and sharp counter-attacks relying on the speed of Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson. The biggest weakness that coach Pape Thiaw needs to address is their inability to maintain focus in the second half. If the defense, led by Kalidou Koulibaly, fails to close the gaps around Haaland, Senegal will pay a heavy price.
Experts believe Norway has the edge thanks to the brilliance of their attacking stars and high discipline. However, Senegal, backed into a corner, will undoubtedly play aggressively, not shying away from physical contact (averaging 11.45 fouls per game) to disrupt their opponent's game. The match is predicted to be tight, and the victory may go to the team that capitalizes on opportunities better.
Predict the score and match statistics.
Predicted number of goals: Given the importance of the second matchday and the relatively good defensive systems of both teams (Senegal had only conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game previously), the match is unlikely to have too many goals. Prediction: 2 to 3 goals.
Corner kick prediction: Both teams favor attacking down the flanks and utilize their physical strength for aerial duels. Statistics show Senegal averages 4.65 corners per match, while Norway averages 4.11. Prediction: 8 to 10 corner kicks.
Predicted yellow cards: Senegal's playing style is characterized by physical strength and quick pressing (receiving 26 yellow cards and 2 red cards in their last 20 matches). Facing a more disciplined Norway, the intensity on the field could push the number of yellow cards to a moderately high level. Prediction: 3 to 5 yellow cards.
Predicted final score: Norway 2-1 Senegal.
Source: https://baolaocai.vn/na-uy-thang-3-2-truc-senegal-post902250.html
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