Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Upsets Brazil to Reach Quarterfinals

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In a major upset at the North and Central American World Cup, Norway defeated tournament favorite Brazil to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in history. Norway's star striker Erling Haaland led the victory by scoring two goals.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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Norway, which saw an early goal by Patrick Berg in the 3rd minute of the first half ruled out for offside, managed to hold off Brazil's offensive thanks to a series of brilliant saves by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

Nyland saved a penalty kick from Bruno Guimaraes in the 13th minute and later blocked a left-footed shot from Vinicius Junior, keeping the goal secure.

Then, in the 34th minute of the second half, the prolific striker Haaland broke the deadlock.

As Andreas Schjelderup delivered a quick cross from the flank, Haaland leaped high to connect with a header, scoring the opening goal.

After Nyland desperately blocked a ball that deflected off a defender, Haaland shone once again in the 45th minute of the second half.

Facing two defenders, he fired a bullet-like left-footed shot to complete his brace and seal the victory.

With his 7th goal of the tournament, Haaland is now tied for the lead in the Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

Although Norway conceded a penalty kick to Neymar in second-half stoppage time, they defeated Brazil 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time ever.

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England, the home of football, defeated host nation Mexico to reach the quarterfinals, where they will face Norway.

England took an early lead after Jude Bellingham scored two goals within two minutes, but they conceded a goal to Julian Quinones in the 42nd minute of the first half. The team faced a setback in the 9th minute of the second half when Jarell Quansah received a red card for a rough tackle.

England extended their lead again in the 15th minute of the second half when Harry Kane converted a penalty kick earned from an opponent's foul. Although they conceded another penalty kick due to a foul by Kane in the 24th minute of the second half, narrowing the gap to one goal, England successfully fended off Mexico's late offensive to secure the win.

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