It was one of the greatest nights at Ullevaal, ever. Everything worked out when it mattered most. A collective defensive game with the zone principles in the backbone.
It was one of the greatest nights at Ullevaal, ever. Everything worked out when it mattered most. A collective defensive game with the zone principles in the backbone.It was one of the greatest nights at Ullevaal, ever. Everything worked out when it mattered most. A collective defensive game with the zone principles in the backbone.It was one of the greatest nights at Ullevaal, ever. Everything worked out when it mattered most. A collective defensive game with the zone principles in the backbone.
Italy didn’t let anything go. Norway were deadly on the counterattack when the chance arose, but were also able to keep the ball for longer sequences.
Italy didn’t let anything go. Norway were deadly on counterattacks when the chance arose, but were also able to keep the ball for longer sequences.Italy didn’t let anything go. Norway were deadly on counterattacks when the chance arose, but were also able to keep the ball for longer sequences.Italy didn’t let anything go. Norway were deadly on counterattacks when the chance arose, but were also able to keep the ball for longer sequences.
– I almost couldn’t believe my eyes
I almost couldn’t believe my own eyes.I almost couldn’t believe my own eyes.I almost couldn’t believe my own eyes.
Some long balls against an extreme front row, but also constructive passing play via Sander Berge and Martin Ødegaard centrally. The team was simply completely superior to Italy in all phases of the game.
Some long balls against an extreme front line, but also constructive passing play via Sander Berge and Martin Ødegaard centrally. The team was simply completely superior to Italy in all phases of the game.Some long balls against an extreme front line, but also constructive passing play via Sander Berge and Martin Ødegaard centrally. The team was simply completely superior to Italy in all phases of the game.Some long balls against an extreme front line, but also constructive passing play via Sander Berge and Martin Ødegaard centrally. The team was simply completely superior to Italy in all phases of the game.
FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL TEAM: NRK expert Kristoffer Løkberg.
I could hardly believe my eyes as I sat in the press box. That first half was one of the worst football experiences I’ve ever had from the stands.
I could hardly believe my eyes as I sat in the press box. That first half was one of the worst football experiences I’ve ever had from the stands.I could hardly believe my eyes as I sat in the press box. That first half was one of the worst football experiences I’ve ever had from the stands.I could hardly believe my eyes as I sat in the press box. That first half was one of the worst football experiences I’ve ever had from the stands.
I’ve seen old clips of great moments. I’ve heard the old heroes from the nineties talk about when they beat England, Italy and the Netherlands, among others. And about how they described it as almost everyday that Norway was competitive with the big ones.
I’ve seen old clips of great moments. I’ve heard the old heroes from the nineties talk about when they beat England, Italy, the Netherlands, among others.I’ve seen old clips of great moments. I’ve heard the old heroes from the nineties talk about when they beat England, Italy, the Netherlands, among others.I’ve seen old clips of great moments. I’ve heard the old heroes from the nineties talk about when they beat England, Italy, the Netherlands, among others.And about how they described it as almost everyday fact that Norway was competitive with the big ones.And about how they described it as almost everyday fact that Norway was competitive with the big ones.And about how they described it as almost everyday fact that Norway was competitive with the big ones.
Drillo brainwashed them into believing that anything was possible, and anything became possible.
DDDRillo brainwashed them into believing that anything was possible, and anything became possible.Rillo brainwashed them into believing that anything was possible, and anything became possible.Rillo brainwashed them into believing that anything was possible, and anything became possible.
A lot has changed since then. The championship drought is one thing, but the feeling of total inferiority against the best nations, even in individual matches, has also been there.
A lot has changed since then. The championship drought is one thing, but the feeling of total inferiority against the best nations, even in individual matches, has also been there.A lot has changed since then. The championship drought is one thing, but the feeling of total inferiority against the best nations, even in individual matches, has also been there.A lot has changed since then. The championship drought is one thing, but the feeling of total inferiority against the best nations, even in individual matches, has also been there.
Have you got World Cup fever?
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– The final turning point
I got a feeling of a kind of turning point for the Norwegian men’s national team when the margins and results fell our way in the final round of the Nations League last fall.
I got a feeling of a kind of turning point for the Norwegian men’s national team when the margins and results fell our way in the final round of the Nations League last fall.I got a feeling of a kind of turning point for the Norwegian men’s national team when the margins and results fell our way in the final round of the Nations League last fall.I got a feeling of a kind of turning point for the Norwegian men’s national team when the margins and results fell our way in the final round of the Nations League last fall.
I think Friday’s game at Ullevaal was the final turning point. Norway can now also catch up with the big boys again.
I think Friday’s game at Ullevaal was the final turning point. Norway can now also catch up with the big boys again.I think Friday’s game at Ullevaal was the final turning point. Norway can now also catch up with the big boys again.I think Friday’s game at Ullevaal was the final turning point. Norway can now also catch up with the big boys again.
I personally haven’t quite settled down after that experience, and I don’t think many other Norwegian football fans have either. This was a long-awaited moment for many.
I personally haven’t quite settled down after that experience, and I don’t think many other Norwegian football fans have either. This was a long-awaited moment for many.I personally haven’t quite settled down after that experience, and I don’t think many other Norwegian football fans have either. This was a long-awaited moment for many.I personally haven’t quite settled down after that experience, and I don’t think many other Norwegian football fans have either. This was a long-awaited moment for many.
Someone who unfortunately has to land is Ståle Solbakken and the rest of the Norwegian squad. Tonight it’s time to put the work gloves on again.
Someone who unfortunately has to land is Ståle Solbakken and the rest of the Norwegian squad. Tonight it’s time to put the work gloves on again.Someone who unfortunately has to land is Ståle Solbakken and the rest of the Norwegian squad. Tonight it’s time to put the work gloves on again.Someone who unfortunately has to land is Ståle Solbakken and the rest of the Norwegian squad. Tonight it’s time to put the work gloves on again.
Estonia away is a game that must be won. Alexander Sørloth said it plainly at the last press conference before the game. There should be no talk of anything else.
Estonia away is a game that must be won. Alexander Sørloth said it plainly at the last press conference before the game. There should be no talk of anything else.Estonia away is a game that must be won. Alexander Sørloth said it plainly at the last press conference before the game. There should be no talk of anything else.Estonia away is a game that must be won. Alexander Sørloth said it plainly at the last press conference before the game. There should be no talk of anything else.
– They’ll never say it out loud
In a qualifier where goal difference trumps head-to-head, many probably see this as an opportunity not only to win, but also to further enhance those statistics.
In a qualifier where goal difference trumps head-to-head matches, many probably see this as an opportunity to not only win, but also to further enhance those statistics.In a qualifier where goal difference trumps head-to-head matches, many probably see this as an opportunity to not only win, but also to further enhance those statistics.In a qualifier where goal difference trumps head-to-head matches, many probably see this as an opportunity to not only win, but also to further enhance those statistics.
The Norwegian guys have probably had a thought that they should take every opportunity to keep their distance from Italy before they travel there in November.
The Norwegian guys have probably had a thought that they should take every opportunity to keep their distance from Italy before they travel there in November.The Norwegian guys have probably had a thought that they should take every opportunity to keep their distance from Italy before they travel there in November.The Norwegian guys have probably had a thought that they should take every opportunity to keep their distance from Italy before they travel there in November.
It would have been an unpleasant situation if Norway, for example, were to be knocked down to second place in the group with a two-goal loss in the last match. They will never say it out loud, but they are now dreaming of a comfortable triumph in Italy. That’s how good this start to the qualification has been.
It would have been an unpleasant situation if Norway, for example, were to be knocked down to second place in the group with a two-goal loss in the final match. They will never say it out loud, but they are now dreaming of a comfortable triumph in Italy. That’s how good this start to the qualification has been.It would have been an unpleasant situation if Norway, for example, were to be knocked down to second place in the group with a two-goal loss in the final match. They will never say it out loud, but they are now dreaming of a comfortable triumph in Italy. That’s how good this start to the qualification has been.It would have been an unpleasant situation if Norway, for example, were to be knocked down to second place in the group with a two-goal loss in the final match. They will never say it out loud, but they are now dreaming of a comfortable triumph in Italy. That’s how good this start to the qualification has been.
WARNING: Ståle Solbakken knows that Norway has messed up points in Tallinn before.
At the same time, of course, Ståle Solbakken issued the warnings that a coach must issue. England traveled to Andorra and won only 1–0 on Saturday night. Bosnia beat San Marino by the same numbers. “And these are nations that are ten times worse than Estonia,” the national team manager announced.
At the same time, of course, Ståle Solbakken issued the warnings that a coach must issue. England traveled to Andorra and won only 1–0 on Saturday evening. Bosnia beat San Marino by the same numbers. “And these are nations that are ten times worse than Estonia,” the national team manager announced.At the same time, of course, Ståle Solbakken issued the warnings that a coach must issue. England traveled to Andorra and won only 1–0 on Saturday evening. Bosnia beat San Marino by the same numbers. “And these are nations that are ten times worse than Estonia,” the national team manager announced.At the same time, of course, Ståle Solbakken issued the warnings that a coach must issue. England traveled to Andorra and won only 1–0 on Saturday evening. Bosnia beat San Marino by the same numbers. “And these are nations that are ten times worse than Estonia,” the national team manager announced.
– Can’t even bear to think about it
Can’t even bear to think about it.Can’t even bear to think about it.Can’t even bear to think about it.
Imagine if it went wrong? No, I can’t even bear to think about it. What a terrible crash landing that would be. The men’s national team’s momentum had come to an abrupt halt. That victory against Italy at Ullevaal had suddenly become much less valuable.
Imagine if it went wrong? No, I can’t even bear to think about it. What a terrible crash landing that would be. The men’s national team’s momentum had come to an abrupt halt. That victory against Italy at Ullevaal had suddenly become much less valuable.Imagine if it went wrong? No, I can’t even bear to think about it. What a terrible crash landing that would be. The men’s national team’s momentum had come to an abrupt halt. That victory against Italy at Ullevaal had suddenly become much less valuable.Imagine if it went wrong? No, I can’t even bear to think about it. What a terrible crash landing that would be. The men’s national team’s momentum had come to an abrupt halt. That victory against Italy at Ullevaal had suddenly become much less valuable.
This is football, in a single match anything can happen. Isn’t that why we love this sport? There are no other sports where big surprises appear so regularly. It’s not just about taking the boot in your hand and getting three points.
This is football, in a single match anything can happen. Isn’t that why we love this sport? There are no other sports where big surprises appear so regularly. It’s not just about taking the boot in your hand and getting three points.This is football, in a single match anything can happen. Isn’t that why we love this sport? There are no other sports where big surprises appear so regularly. It’s not just about taking the boot in your hand and getting three points.This is football, in a single match anything can happen. Isn’t that why we love this sport? There are no other sports where big surprises appear so regularly. It’s not just about taking the boot in your hand and getting three points.
And Norway has played 0–0 against Estonia in Tallinn before. I’m just saying.
And Norway has played 0–0 against Estonia in Tallinn before. I’m just saying.And Norway has played 0–0 against Estonia in Tallinn before. I’m just saying.And Norway has played 0–0 against Estonia in Tallinn before. I’m just saying.
It’s literally Monday and back to everyday life for the Norwegian boys today. Only three days after the Italy match, this is first and foremost a real mental test.
It’s literally Monday and back to everyday life for the Norwegian boys today. Only three days after the Italy match, this is first and foremost a real mental test.It’s literally Monday and back to everyday life for the Norwegian boys today. Only three days after the Italy match, this is first and foremost a real mental test.It’s literally Monday and back to everyday life for the Norwegian boys today. Only three days after the Italy match, this is first and foremost a real mental test.
Notice what Haaland did
But I saw something towards the end of the game against Italy that made me more confident that this team could also pass this test. The biggest star, Erling Braut Haaland, took a forty-meter run and pressured Donnarumma to just hit the ball over the sideline.
But I saw something towards the end of the game against Italy that made me more confident that this team can also pass this test. The biggest star, Erling Braut Haaland, took a forty-meter run and pressured Donnarumma to just hit the ball over the sideline.But I saw something towards the end of the game against Italy that made me more confident that this team can also pass this test. The biggest star, Erling Braut Haaland, took a forty-meter run and pressured Donnarumma to just hit the ball over the sideline.But I saw something towards the end of the game against Italy that made me more confident that this team could also pass this test. The biggest star, Erling Braut Haaland, took a forty-meter run and pressured Donnarumma to just hit the ball over the sideline.
At 3–0 and in full control for Norway. He then continued to challenge debutant Coppola in the Italian central defence until the referee blew the whistle. There was never any question of turning off the switch for a single second.
At 3–0 and in full control for Norway, he then continued to challenge debutant Coppola in the Italian central defence until the referee blew the whistle. There was never any question of turning off the switch for a single second.At 3–0 and in full control for Norway, he then continued to challenge debutant Coppola in the Italian central defence until the referee blew the whistle. There was never any question of turning off the switch for a single second.At 3–0 and in full control for Norway, he then continued to challenge debutant Coppola in the Italian central defence until the referee blew the whistle. There was never any question of turning off the switch for a single second.
That man is on a mission.
That man is on a mission.That man is on a mission.That man is on a mission.
Mission USA 2026.
Mission USA 2026.Mission USA 2026.Mission USA 2026.
With the same attitude and presence, there will be three new Norwegian points in Tallinn tonight.
With the same attitude and presence, there will be three new Norwegian points in Tallinn tonight.With the same attitude and presence, there will be three new Norwegian points in Tallinn tonight.With the same attitude and presence, there will be three new Norwegian points in Tallinn tonight.
Then Erling Braut Haaland approaches “Mission accomplished”.
Then Erling Braut Haaland approaches “Mission accomplished.”Then Erling Braut Haaland approaches “Mission accomplished.”Then Erling Braut Haaland approaches “Mission accomplished.”