Erling Haaland dumped Brazil out of the World Cup on the final-16 stage as his sensible late double secured a 2-1 win for Norway to arrange 1 / 4-ultimate towards England.
The Manchester City striker broke the impasse within the 79th minute when he towered above Arsenal nemesis Gabriel to head past Alisson, then added an excellent second when his low drive from lengthy vary discovered the nook to depart the 5-time winners surprised.
Neymar, on as an alternative choice to solely his second look of the event, pulled a purpose again with a late penalty however Haaland’s heroics punished Brazil’s wastefulness, with Bruno Guimaraes having had an earlier spot-kick saved by Orjan Nyland.
Haaland’s targets take him to seven on the World Cup, placing him degree with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe within the race for the Golden Boot. They additionally imply he has now scored in 14 consecutive internationals for Norway, extending a unprecedented run.
As Norway put together for the primary World Cup quarter-ultimate of their historical past, Brazil, beneath Carlo Ancelotti, are left to rue one other early event exit, with Guimaraes’ botched penalty, following a stuttered run-up, considered one of a number of missed alternatives.
Substitute Endrick poked a one-on-one probability broad quickly after coming off the bench, whereas Vinicius Jr was denied by the wonderful Nyland, who additionally pulled off a sensational save to forestall a Kristoffer Ajer personal purpose a couple of minutes after Haaland’s opener.
Haaland received his battle with Gabriel emphatically
Norway will now face England’s within the final eight on Saturday at 10pm UK time in Miami. Haaland’s excellent type offers them hope of going all the way in which.
The key moments from New Jersey
- 14: PENALTY SAVED! Bruno Guimaraes has his spot-kick saved by Nyland
- 40: SAVE! Nyland makes a giant save from Vinicius Jr at his close to publish
- 59 WASTE! Endrick is put by way of by Vinicius Jr however pokes broad
- 68 SUB! Neymar is applauded onto the pitch as he seems as an alternative
- 79: GOAL! Haaland rises above Gabriel to head in Andreas Schjelderup’s cross
- 85: SAVE! A again-peddling Nyland sensationally prevents an Ajer personal purpose
- 90: GOAL! Haaland drills in his second from outdoors the Brazil field
- 90+10: GOAL! Neymar converts a penalty however it’s solely a comfort
In photos: Haaland’s brilliance
Haaland rises above Gabriel to head within the first purpose
Haaland fires house his second purpose for Norway
Haaland led Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ after the sport
…and Neymar’s tears
Neymar was emotional after what may show his ultimate World Cup sport
Neymar had to be consoled by group-mates
Neymar’s penalty got here too late for Brazil
Neville: Incredible Haaland spooked Gabriel
Speaking on ITV, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville stated: “Haaland spooked Gabriel, maybe.
“Sometimes you say with these gamers that they’ve by no means performed it on the world stage. That argument has been eliminated with Haaland. I’m delighted for him. He’s a giant persona.
Haaland reacts after doubling his purpose tally towards Brazil
“I’m fuming with Gabriel from a personal point of view. He knows that forward better than anyone: for him to stay five yards off him and go for a straight race on a header, it’s crazy from Gabriel.
“Block his run, get tight to him. But he is the most effective at that Haaland. Once he runs at you and will get a run on you, you are useless.”
Haaland’s incredible numbers
- Haaland has now scored in his last 14 competitive international matches for Norway, netting 27 goals across this run.
- He last failed to score in a competitive match for his nation in October 2024 against Austria in the UEFA Nations League.
- Haaland is the first Norway player to score two goals in a knockout match in a major international tournament.
- Haaland has now scored 62 times in 54 appearances for Norway.