Match report
Norway Stuns Italy 4-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Italy
1–4
FT
Norway
Nov 16, 2025
Italy faced a shock defeat as Norway secured a 4-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Despite a strong start with a goal by F. Esposito, Italy struggled to maintain their lead, with Norway's A. Nusa, E. Haaland (2), and J. S. Larsen scoring crucial goals.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Italy 1-4 Norway
- • F. Esposito opened the scoring for Italy at 11 minutes with an assist from F. Dimarco
- • A. Nusa scored Norway's first goal at 63 minutes, assisted by A. Sorloth
- • E. Haaland scored twice for Norway at 78 and 79 minutes, assisted by O. Bobb and M. Thorsby respectively
- • J. S. Larsen sealed the victory for Norway with a goal at 90 minutes, assisted by M. Thorsby
Lineups
Italy
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
- 23 G. Mancini (D)
- 21 A. Bastoni (D)
- 7 M. Politano (M)
- 8 D. Frattesi (M)
- 5 M. Locatelli (M)
- 18 N. Barella (M)
- 3 F. Dimarco (M)
- 9 M. Retegui (F)
- 15 F. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Carnesecchi
- 14 G. Vicario
- 2 R. Bellanova
- 4 A. Buongiorno
- 6 S. Ricci
- 10 G. Raspadori
- 11 G. Scamacca
- 13 M. Gabbia
- 16 B. Cristante
- 17 R. Orsolini
- 19 A. Cambiaso
- 20 M. Zaccagni
Norway
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Nyland (G)
- 14 J. Ryerson (D)
- 3 K. Ajer (D)
- 17 T. Heggem (D)
- 5 D. M. Wolfe (D)
- 7 A. Sorloth (M)
- 6 P. Berg (M)
- 8 S. Berge (M)
- 18 K. Thorstvedt (M)
- 20 A. Nusa (M)
- 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
- 19 K. Arnstad
- 21 S. Langas
- 22 O. Bobb
- 23 T. Aasgaard
Timeline
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11' Italy Goal · Normal GoalF. Esposito · Assist: F. Dimarco
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45'+2 Italy Card · Yellow CardN. Barella
Foul
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63' Norway Goal · Normal GoalA. Nusa · Assist: A. Sorloth
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64' Norway subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Berg · On: M. Thorsby
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67' Italy Card · Yellow CardA. Bastoni
Argument
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68' Italy subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Frattesi · On: B. Cristante
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69' Norway Card · Yellow CardE. Haaland
Argument
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75' Norway subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Thorstvedt · On: T. Aasgaard
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76' Norway subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Sorloth · On: O. Bobb
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78' Norway Goal · Normal GoalE. Haaland · Assist: O. Bobb
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79' Italy subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Locatelli · On: G. Scamacca
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79' Italy subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Esposito · On: Mattia Zaccagni
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79' Norway Goal · Normal GoalE. Haaland · Assist: M. Thorsby
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86' Italy subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Barella · On: A. Buongiorno
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86' Italy subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Bastoni · On: S. Ricci
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89' Norway subst · Substitution 4Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: Leo Østigård
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89' Norway subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Haaland · On: J. S. Larsen
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90'+4 Norway Card · Yellow CardJ. S. Larsen
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90' Norway Goal · Normal GoalJ. S. Larsen · Assist: M. Thorsby
Match Stats
| Stat | Italy | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 85% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 535 | 394 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.89 | 1.42 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 473 | 333 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Norway's early substitution of P. Berg for M. Thorsby at 64 minutes set the stage for their comeback
- ▸ E. Haaland's brace at 78 and 79 minutes shifted the momentum decisively in Norway's favor
- ▸ Italy's multiple substitutions, including the introduction of D. Frattesi and A. Buongiorno, failed to halt Norway's scoring run