The home team scored in the Norway – Israel match that took place in the shadow of the World Cup protests.
In the 6th match of Group I of the European World Cup qualifying round, Norway defeated Israel 5-0 and got 3 points. Erling Haaland made history when he scored a hat-trick in the match.
RESPONSE TO ISRAEL
Throughout the match, pro-Gaza banners and slogans were chanted from the Norwegian stands. Israel was opposed.
A soccer fan jumped onto the field wearing a T-shirt with the words Gaza on it. Security forces intervened.
Norway's goals were scored by Khalili (own goal), Nachmias (own goal) and Erling Haaland (3). Haaland reached 51 goals in the national team. The 25-year-old star player became the earliest 50-goal scorer in the history of national teams. Haaland has exceeded the threshold of 50 goals after 46 matches. Erling Haaland – 46 Harry Kane (England) – 71 Neymar (Brazil) – 74 Kylian Mbappé (France) – 90 Robert Lewandowski (Poland) – 90 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 107 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 114
