Norway shocked the football world with a commanding 3-0 victory over Italy in Oslo, dealing the Azzurri a heavy blow at the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign. The home side dominated early, with Alexander Sørloth opening the scoring in the 14th minute after a precise assist from Antonio Nusa. Nusa then doubled the lead in the 34th minute, showcasing his skill by weaving past defenders before firing home.
Just before halftime, Erling Haaland capitalized on a through ball from Martin Ødegaard, rounding the Italian goalkeeper to make it 3-0 and send the Norwegian fans into celebration. Italy struggled to respond, with their few chances denied by Norway’s solid defense and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.
The second half saw fewer opportunities as heavy rain slowed play, but Norway nearly added a fourth when substitute Patrick Berg hit the post. With this result, Norway sits atop Group I with nine points from three matches, while Italy faces tough questions about their campaign going forward.
