Haaland scores twice and Norway open with victory over Denmark in the Nations League

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decisive debut in Oslo

Norway started their Nations League campaign on the right foot.On Friday, 24 September 2019, the hosts hosted Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo for the first matchday of Group 4, at 15:45 (GMT).

Danish reverse blocked, Haaland's goal in the end

The home team took the lead early. At 14 minutes into the first half, Oscar Bobb received a deep pass from Odegaard inside the area and hit Jorgensen's goalkeeper in the right corner.

Denmark slowed down in the 25th minute when Hojlund was knocked out by Berg at the entrance of the area.

In the final stage, at 15, the Danes drew. After a scoreless draw by Dorgu, Hjulmand headed off, Nyland splashed, and on rebound Hojlund scored with his head to tie it all up.

The Norwegian response came in the 29th minute. Nusa charged a short corner for Odegaard, who carried the ball into the area and found Haaland free to finish on his left foot and put the home owners back in advantage. In the additions Wolfe hit Isaksen with his arm at chest height and was sent off.

Group 4 lead and derby with Portugal on the horizon

With the win, Norway added their first three points and took top spot in Group 4, ahead of Portugal who beat Wales.

In the next matchday , on 27/09/2026, Norway faces Portugal at 15:45, again in Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo match that can define the course of the key.

The current moment: Norway leads with 100% in the first matchday , but the lead is still early the direct confrontation with the Portuguese on Sunday will be the first major test of Haaland's team in Group 4.