Match report

Norway Defeats Estonia 4-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Norway
Norway
4–1
FT
Estonia
Estonia
Nov 13, 2025

Norway held off a late goal from Estonia to secure a 4-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Erling Haaland and Andreas Sorloth were instrumental in Norway's dominant performance, with Sorloth scoring twice and Haaland adding another two goals. Estonia managed to score through Risto Saarma in the 64th minute, but it was not enough to salvage a point.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Norway 4-1 Estonia
  • • Goals for Norway: Andreas Sorloth (50', 52'), Erling Haaland (56', 62')
  • • Goal for Estonia: Risto Saarma (64')
  • • Assists: Johan Ryerson (52', 56'), S. Berge (50'), D. M. Wolfe (62')

Lineups

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)
  • 22 O. Bobb (M)
  • 8 S. Berge (M)
  • 6 P. Berg (M)
  • 20 A. Nusa (M)
  • 7 A. Sorloth (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Dyngeland
  • 13 S. Tangvik
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 4 L. Ostigard
  • 10 A. Schjelderup
  • 11 J. S. Larsen
  • 15 F. Bjorkan
  • 16 M. Pedersen
  • 18 K. Thorstvedt
  • 19 A. Donnum
  • 21 S. Langas
  • 23 K. Arnstad

Estonia

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Hein (G)
  • 19 M. Schjonning-Larsen (D)
  • 6 R. Peetson (D)
  • 2 M. Kuusk (D)
  • 18 K. Mets (D)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (D)
  • 7 R. Saarma (M)
  • 10 K. Palumets (M)
  • 4 M. Soomets (M)
  • 5 R. R. Shein (M)
  • 15 R. Sappinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. Perk
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 3 K. Kait
  • 8 H. Anier
  • 9 M. Vetkal
  • 11 E. Tougjas
  • 13 J. Saliste
  • 14 P. Kristal
  • 16 M. Paalberg
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 20 M. Poom
  • 21 A. Tamm

Timeline

  1. Norway
    50' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: S. Berge
  2. Norway
    52' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: J. Ryerson
  3. Norway
    56' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: J. Ryerson
  4. Norway
    62' Norway Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: D. M. Wolfe
  5. Estonia
    64' Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Saarma
  6. Estonia
    69' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Saarma · On: M. Miller
  7. Norway
    74' Norway subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Berg · On: M. Thorsby
  8. Norway
    74' Norway subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: K. Thorstvedt
  9. Estonia
    75' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Soomets · On: Martin Vetkal
  10. Estonia
    83' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. R. Shein · On: P. Kristal
  11. Estonia
    83' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sappinen · On: M. Paalberg
  12. Estonia
    83' Estonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Palumets · On: Markus Poom
  13. Norway
    86' Norway subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: F. Bjorkan
  14. Norway
    86' Norway subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nusa · On: Aron Dønnum

Match Stats

Stat Norway Estonia
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 91% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 8 0
Total Passes 661 320
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.48 0.67
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 601 253
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norway's early goals by Andreas Sorloth in the 50th and 52nd minutes set the tone for the match, giving them a comfortable lead.
  • ▸ Erling Haaland's consecutive goals in the 56th and 62nd minutes effectively sealed the victory for Norway, despite Estonia's late effort.