Teamübersicht
In their latest World Cup match, Norway faced Brazil and emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. This result marked a significant achievement for Norway as they continue their campaign in the tournament.
Match statistics (Brazil vs Norway):
Teamübersicht
England's most recent World Cup encounter saw them triumph over Mexico with a score of 3-2. This victory adds to their impressive run as they look to advance further in the tournament.
Match statistics (Mexico vs England):
In a tightly contested quarter-final match at the World Cup, England emerged victorious over Norway with a score of 2-1, thanks to a late goal from Jude Bellingham.
The first half saw both teams exchanging blows, with Norway taking the lead in the 36th minute through a well-placed shot by A. Schjelderup, assisted by M. Odegaard. However, England responded just before the break, as Bellingham found the net in stoppage time, leveling the score at 1-1.
As the match progressed, England began to assert their dominance, registering 8 shots on goal compared to Norway's 4. Despite Norway's commendable effort, including 7 corners, they struggled to convert their chances into goals. A disallowed goal by T. Heggem in the 55th minute proved to be a pivotal moment, as it denied Norway a potential lead.
In the dying moments of extra time, Bellingham struck again, sealing England's place in the semi-finals with a decisive goal in the 93rd minute. The match concluded with Norway holding 47% possession, while England edged them out with 53%. The physicality of the game was evident, with Norway committing 10 fouls and receiving one yellow card.
This match highlighted England's resilience and tactical prowess, as they capitalized on key moments to secure their advancement in the tournament.
Norway has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, with a record of 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. They scored a total of 15 goals while conceding 14, averaging 1.5 goals per game. In contrast, England has been more consistent, winning 7 out of their last 10 matches, with 2 draws and only 1 loss. They scored 18 goals and conceded 8, averaging 1.8 goals per game.
In their recent matches, Norway has maintained a strong possession rate, averaging 66% in their last game against Brazil. However, they have struggled defensively, allowing 14 goals in their last ten matches. England, on the other hand, has been effective in both attack and defense, with an average of 1.55 expected goals per match and a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.75 goals per game in their last four matches.
In terms of tactics, Norway is expected to focus on maintaining possession and creating chances through their midfield, while England will likely adopt a more counter-attacking approach, utilizing their pace on the wings to exploit Norway's defensive gaps.
O. Nyland
G
J. Ryerson
D
K. Ajer
D
T. Heggem
D
D. Wolfe
D
M. Odegaard
M
S. Berge
M
P. Berg
M
A. Sorloth
F
E. Haaland
F
A. Nusa
F
J. Pickford
G
J. Quansah
D
E. Konsa
D
M. Guehi
D
N. O'Reilly
D
D. Rice
M
E. Anderson
M
B. Saka
M
J. Bellingham
M
A. Gordon
M
H. Kane
F
