Match report

Norway Defeats Estonia 1-0 in World Cup Qualification

Estonia
Estonia
0–1
FT
Norway
Norway
Jun 9, 2025

Norway managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Estonia in their World Cup Qualification match on 2025-06-09. Erling Haaland's goal in the 62nd minute was the decisive moment that sealed Norway's win. Despite Estonia's efforts, Norway's defensive solidity and Haaland's clinical finish were enough to overcome their opposition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Estonia 0 - 1 Norway
  • • Goal: Erling Haaland (62')
  • • Yellow Cards: D. M. Wolfe (Norway, 49'), R. Sappinen (Estonia, 55')
  • • Substitutions: M. Thorsby (46'), A. Nusa (68'), A. Sorloth (82'), J. Saliste (84'), P. Kristal (84'), R. Sappinen (84')

Lineups

Estonia

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Hein (G)
  • 18 M. Schjonning-Larsen (D)
  • 13 M. Paskotsi (D)
  • 2 M. Kuusk (D)
  • 3 J. Saliste (D)
  • 4 M. Kait (M)
  • 10 K. Palumets (M)
  • 5 R. R. Shein (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 14 P. Kristal (F)
  • 15 R. Sappinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Igonen
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 6 M. Soomets
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 8 H. Anier
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 11 M. Ainsalu
  • 16 B. Lepistu
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 19 T. Tammik
  • 20 M. Poom
  • 21 A. Tamm

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

Timeline

  1. Norway
    46' Norway subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Thorsby · On: O. Bobb
  2. Norway
    49' Norway Card · Yellow Card
    D. M. Wolfe

    Foul

  3. Estonia
    55' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sappinen

    Foul

  4. Norway
    62' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland
  5. Norway
    68' Norway subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nusa · On: L. Johnsen
  6. Norway
    82' Norway subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: J. S. Larsen
  7. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Saliste · On: R. Saarma
  8. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Kristal · On: H. Anier
  9. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sappinen · On: A. Tamm
  10. Norway
    90' Norway subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: P. Berg
  11. Norway
    90' Norway subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: Leo Østigård

Match Stats

Stat Estonia Norway
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 19
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 352 587
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 290 512
Shots Inside Box 3 15
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Erling Haaland's goal in the 62nd minute provided Norway with a crucial lead that they managed to defend until the end of the match.
  • ▸ Substitutions made by both teams, particularly Norway's introduction of A. Nusa and A. Sorloth, helped maintain their momentum and defensive stability.