Norway vs. Senegal, the result of the World Cup match: Erling Haaland’s double sent Norway to elimination

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Norwegian Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring the third goal. (AP photo) Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring spree with brilliant pace as Norway booked their place in the round of 32 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal in Group I on Monday night.The Vikings were making their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1998, securing qualification alongside France after moving to six points from two games. They now face Les Bleus on Friday in a battle for top spot and a potentially easier route through the knockout rounds.Haaland again proved unstoppable, taking his tally to four goals in the tournament and moving level with French star Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi.

Haaland brace keeps incredible score alive

Marcus Pedersen, who came on in the 13th minute after Julian Ryerson was injured, gave Norway the lead just before half-time.Martin Odegaard’s through ball was cleared by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly straight to Pedersen and the debutant made no mistake, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy unable to keep out the effort.Haaland then took the lead.The Manchester City striker doubled Norway’s lead three minutes into the second half after pouncing on Odegaard’s pass and firing a left-footed shot past Mendy to complete a lightning-quick counter-attack.Although Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd minute, Haaland restored Norway’s two-goal cushion five minutes later. The 25-year-old broke through the defense before volleying home Patrick Berg’s cross with his weaker right-hander from close range.The goal sparked wild celebrations among a sea of ​​red-clad Norway supporters as Haaland raised his hand to his ear as fans behind the goal performed the famous Viking Row.

The records keep falling

Haaland has scored 24 goals in his last 12 international matches, finding the net in each of those matches. His overall record is an amazing 59 goals in 52 games for Norway.He also joined England’s Harry Kane as the only players in the past 50 years to score braces in each of their first two World Cup appearances.Senegal struck again through Sarr deep into the break but it proved too little too late.The Lions of Teranga are now 0-2 for the first time in the World Cup and must beat Iraq in their final group game to keep their hopes alive of advancing as one of the top third-placed teams.