Haaland scores 2, Neymar replies, but Norway dump Brazil out in last 16 | OneFootball

Brazil is eliminated in the Round of 16 of the World Cup

The dream of a sixth title is over! The Brazilian National Team was beaten by Norway this Sunday (05), 2-1, and is out of the 2026 World Cup. Norway striker Erling Haaland scored the goals that secured the Europeans’ qualification.

How did the first half of Brazil vs. Norway go?

The first dangerous play of the match came two minutes into the first half. On that occasion, after Norway won the ball back, Patrick Berg opened the scoring. However, the Norwegian midfielder was offside and the goal was disallowed.

Right after that, Matheus Cunha was brought down inside the box and, after a VAR review, referee Ismail Elfath awarded Brazil a penalty. But Bruno Guimarães was denied by goalkeeper Nyland from the spot. Then, in the 40th minute, Vinicius Júnior received the ball in the box and tried a shot, but was stopped by Norway’s keeper.

In stoppage time, after a scramble inside Brazil’s box, Odegaard found himself one-on-one with Alisson, but the Brazilian goalkeeper made an important save. As a result, the teams went into halftime with the score at 0-0.

How did the second half of Brazil vs. Norway go?

In the 14th minute of the second half, Endrick received a beautiful pass from Vinicius Júnior and was left one-on-one with Norway’s goalkeeper. The striker, however, tried to chip the keeper but missed the target. In addition, Brazil kept up the pressure early in the second half, but Rayan was also denied by Nyland.

Norway, on the other hand, threatened for the first time in the 30th minute. Schjelderup received a pass from Haaland and shot toward the right corner, but Alisson made the save. Soon after, in the 34th minute, after a cross from the European side, the No. 9 rose high and opened the scoring.

Then, in the 45th minute, Haaland received the ball at the edge of the box and fired into Alisson’s left corner, giving Brazil’s goalkeeper no chance. Finally, in stoppage time, Neymar pulled one back for Brazil after Casemiro won a penalty.

What is the article author’s opinion on Brazil vs. Norway?

“The Brazilian National Team took the field at a different pace, looking like it was playing just another group-stage match. Vinicius Júnior is Brazil’s main name and needs to take responsibility, like on the first penalty“.

“In addition, the freedom Brazil’s defense gave Haaland on the second goal was a recurring problem for the Brazilian National Team, and it happened again in a decisive World Cup match,” said Davi Esteves, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

What is Norway’s next match?

Having advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, the Norwegian National Team returns to the field next Saturday (11). On that occasion, Haaland’s team will face the winner of the match between Mexico and England at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), seeking a place in the tournament semifinal.

It is worth noting that the clash between Mexico and England takes place this Sunday (05), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Azteca Stadium, in Mexican territory. Thus, for fans who want to follow it, the match will be broadcast by Cazé TV on YouTube.

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