Match report

Norway Stuns Italy 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Norway
Norway
3–0
FT
Italy
Italy
Jun 6, 2025

Norway stunned Italy with a 3-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, showcasing strong teamwork and individual brilliance. The match, played on 2025-06-06, saw goals from Andreas Sorloth, Aleksander Nusa, and Erling Haaland, who capitalized on Italy's defensive vulnerabilities. This result significantly boosts Norway's chances in the qualification race.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Norway 3–0 Italy
  • • Goals: A. Sorloth (14'), A. Nusa (34'), E. Haaland (42')
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Thorsby (38'), P. Berg (55')
  • • Substitutions: Italy made 5 changes, including N. Rovella, D. Zappacosta, M. Retegui, G. Raspadori, and D. Udogie. Norway substituted D. M. Wolfe, O. Bobb.

Lineups

Norway

Formation: 4-3-3

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)
  • 2 M. Thorsby (M)
  • 7 A. Sorloth (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)
  • 20 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Dyngeland
  • 13 E. Selvik
  • 4 L. Ostigard
  • 6 P. Berg
  • 11 J. S. Larsen
  • 15 J. Gundersen
  • 16 M. Pedersen
  • 18 T. Aasgaard
  • 19 A. Donnum
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 22 O. Bobb
  • 23 L. Johnsen

Italy

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 14 D. Coppola (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 2 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 4 N. Rovella (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 13 D. Udogie (M)
  • 10 G. Raspadori (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Meret
  • 23 M. Carnesecchi
  • 3 F. Dimarco
  • 5 F. Gatti
  • 6 S. Ricci
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 11 C. Casadei
  • 15 D. Rugani
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 17 L. Lucca
  • 19 L. Ranieri
  • 20 A. Cambiaso

Timeline

  1. Norway
    14' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: A. Nusa
  2. Norway
    34' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nusa
  3. Norway
    38' Norway Card · Yellow Card
    M. Thorsby

    Foul

  4. Norway
    42' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  5. Italy
    46' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Rovella · On: D. Frattesi
  6. Norway
    55' Norway Card · Yellow Card
    P. Berg

    Foul

  7. Italy
    71' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zappacosta · On: R. Orsolini
  8. Italy
    72' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Retegui · On: L. Lucca
  9. Norway
    75' Norway subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: Marcus Pedersen
  10. Norway
    75' Norway subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nusa · On: O. Bobb
  11. Italy
    83' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: S. Ricci
  12. Italy
    83' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Udogie · On: F. Dimarco

Match Stats

Stat Norway Italy
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 90%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 355 583
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 304 525
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norway took the lead early with Andreas Sorloth's goal in the 14th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second and third goals by Nusa and Haaland within 18 minutes (34' and 42') sealed the win for Norway, leaving Italy struggling to respond.