Match report
Norway Defeats Israel 4-2 in World Cup Qualification
Israel
2–4
FT
Norway
Mar 25, 2025
Norway emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Israel in their World Cup Qualification match, demonstrating strong teamwork and goal-scoring prowess. Israel managed to stay competitive, but Norway's clinical finishing proved decisive. Key players like Erling Haaland and M. Ødegaard were instrumental in securing the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Israel 2–4 Norway
- • Goals for Norway: D. M. Wolfe (39'), A. Sorloth (59'), K. Ajer (65'), E. Haaland (83')
- • Goals for Israel: M. Abu Fani (55'), D. Turgeman (90')
- • Yellow Cards: T. Heggem (Norway), A. Sorloth (Norway), I. Nachmias (Israel)
Lineups
Israel
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Peretz (G)
- 19 L. Abada (D)
- 5 I. Nachmias (D)
- 4 R. Shlomo (D)
- 3 S. Goldberg (D)
- 8 D. Peretz (M)
- 15 E. Peretz (M)
- 22 M. Jaber (M)
- 10 M. Solomon (M)
- 11 O. Gloukh (F)
- 17 D. Turgeman (F)
Substitutes
- 18 O. Glazer
- 23 Y. Gerafi
- 2 E. Dasa
- 6 N. Lavi
- 7 Y. Shua
- 9 T. Baribo
- 12 R. Revivo
- 13 A. Khalaili
- 14 G. Mizrahi
- 16 M. Abu Fani
- 20 D. Biton
- 21 D. David
Norway
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Nyland (G)
- 14 J. Ryerson (D)
- 3 K. Ajer (D)
- 17 T. Heggem (D)
- 5 D. M. Wolfe (D)
- 10 M. Odegaard (M)
- 8 S. Berge (M)
- 6 P. Berg (M)
- 20 A. Schjelderup (M)
- 7 A. Sorloth (F)
- 9 E. Haaland (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Dyngeland
- 13 E. Selvik
- 2 S. Gregersen
- 4 S. Langas
- 11 E. Botheim
- 15 J. Hauge
- 16 M. Pedersen
- 18 T. Aasgaard
- 19 A. Donnum
- 21 A. Hanche-Olsen
- 22 F. Myhre
- 23 L. Johnsen
Timeline
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31' Norway Card · Yellow CardTorbjørn HeggemFoul
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39' Norway Goal · Normal GoalD. M. Wolfe · Assist: M. Ødegaard -
46' Israel subst · Substitution 1Off: Sean Goldberg · On: R. Revivo -
46' Israel subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Jaber · On: M. Abu Fani -
55' Israel Goal · Normal GoalM. Abu Fani · Assist: L. Abada -
59' Norway Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: M. Ødegaard -
61' Israel subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Abada · On: E. Dasa -
61' Israel subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Peretz · On: D. Biton -
61' Norway subst · Substitution 1Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: Aron Dønnum -
65' Norway Goal · Normal GoalK. Ajer · Assist: S. Berge -
72' Norway Card · Yellow CardA. SorlothOff the ball foul
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74' Norway subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sorloth · On: J. Hauge -
74' Norway subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Berg · On: L. Johnsen -
78' Israel subst · Substitution 5Off: Eliel Peretz · On: A. Khalaili -
82' Israel Card · Yellow CardIdan NachmiasFoul
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83' Norway Goal · Normal GoalE. Haaland · Assist: M. Ødegaard -
90' Norway subst · Substitution 4Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: Stian Gregersen -
90' Norway subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ødegaard · On: Marcus Pedersen -
90' Israel Goal · Normal GoalD. Turgeman · Assist: O. Gloukh
Match Stats
| Stat | Israel | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 93% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 23 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 468 | 568 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 12 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 416 | 526 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 20 |
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Norway took the lead through D. M. Wolfe's goal in the 39th minute, breaking Israel's resistance and setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Israel's equalizer by M. Abu Fani in the 55th minute briefly gave them hope, but Norway responded quickly with a goal from A. Sorloth in the 59th minute.
- ▸ Erling Haaland's goal in the 83rd minute sealed Norway's dominance, making the final score 4-2 in favor of Norway.