Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway defeats Denmark in Nations League opener

Norway opened its Nations League campaign with a 3-2 win over Denmark, as Erling Haaland scored twice, including the late winner. Oscar Bobb and Mikkel Damsgaard also scored for Norway during a fast start that put the team 3-0 ahead. Haaland’s goals brought his international tally to 63, extending an extraordinary scoring rate for his country after he netted seven times in Norway’s World Cup quarterfinal run.
Haaland’s first goal came from an Antonio Nusa through ball: Nusa cut into the box and slipped the pass through, and Haaland beat goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen with a first-time finish.
Haaland scored the winner in the 74th minute, finishing a well-worked corner to put Norway back in front after Denmark had cut into the lead.
Norway substitute David Møller Wolfe was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time; Norway nevertheless held on and went top of League A Group 4.
Haaland has scored 20 goals in 17 Nations League appearances, making him the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
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