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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Norway defeats Italy 3-0 in World Cup 2026 qualifier to Top Group I
Norway secured a 3-0 victory over Italy in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Ullevaal Stadion. Goals from Sørloth, Nusa, and Haaland sealed the result. Despite Italy's dominant possession, Norway's clinical finishing moved them to the top of Group I with three wins from three matches Norway celebrates a 3-0 win over Italy in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Ullevaal Stadion, securing top spot in Group I (Spada/LaPresse via AP) Norway clinches dominant win over Italy in World Cup qualifier Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Group I standings see Norway take commanding lead Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Norway defeated Italy 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Group I clash on Saturday, June 7, at Ullevaal Stadion. Goals from Alexander Sørloth (14'), Antonio Nusa (34'), and Erling Haaland (42') handed the home side a comprehensive win and maximum points from their opening three Italy dominated ball possession with 63 per cent and recorded a higher pass accuracy of 90 per cent compared to Norway's 85 per cent, they failed to capitalize on their control of the midfield. Norway produced eight shots with four on target, converting three of those into goals. Italy managed six shots but tested the goalkeeper only read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history The victory was built on Norway's counter-attacking efficiency. With only 355 passes to Italy's 585, the Norwegian side made the most of limited possession. Norway also displayed better organization in set-piece situations and transitions, converting opportunities swiftly in the first half. The second half saw Italy struggle to break down the Norwegian defense, despite earning two corners and maintaining territorial the win, Norway leads Group I with 9 points, 12 goals scored, and only 2 conceded, holding a +10 goal difference. Israel trails with 6 points after three matches, while Estonia sits third with 3 points. Italy, playing just one match so far, occupies fourth place with 0 points and a –3 goal differential. Moldova is at the bottom with 0 points from two matches and a –6 goal win also extended Norway's perfect start in the qualifiers, marked by consistent scoring and strong defensive execution. Italy, by contrast, faces pressure to recover quickly in the remaining group matches, needing points to stay competitive in the qualification read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Norway's next fixtures will test their ability to maintain top form against fellow contenders. Italy, with games in hand, must convert possession into goals if they aim to climb the table and secure World Cup qualification.
Saba Yemen
25-05-2025
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- Saba Yemen
Atletico Madrid crush Girona 4-0 in La Liga
Madrid - Saba: Atletico Madrid concluded the current La Liga season with a crushing 4-0 victory over Girona in their final match of the campaign on Sunday, in the 38th and last round of the Spanish league. Norwegian star Alexander Sørloth continued his brilliant form, opening the scoring for Los Rojiblancos in the 68th minute before adding two more goals in stoppage time to complete a hat-trick. Meanwhile, French defender Clément Lenglet sealed the fourth goal in the 87th minute. Sørloth had already made La Liga history earlier this season by scoring the fastest hat-trick in the competition's history—clocking in at just 10 minutes and 46 seconds—during Atletico's match against his former club Real Sociedad in the 35th round. He also netted a fourth goal in that game. With his latest goals, Sørloth has now raised his tally to 20 goals, placing him fourth in the league's top scorers' list this season. Following this win, Atletico Madrid climbed to 76 points, securing third place in the La Liga standings. Meanwhile, Girona finished 17th in the table with 41 points. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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- Yahoo
🚨 Sørloth hat-trick leads Atlético de Madrid to victory over Girona
Atlético de Madrid scored two second-half goals to seal a 1-0 away victory over Girona on the final day of the LaLiga Sørloth 68', 90', 92' Lenglet 87' Atlético made a brighter start as Samuel Lino and Julián Álvarez forced Girona goalkeeper Krapyvtsov Vladyslav into action inside the opening 20 minutes. Diego Simeone's side continued to create better opportunities and Álvarez's deflected free-kick in first-half injury time was tipped behind by Vladyslav. Atlético eventually struck the opener mid-way through the second half with a flowing move, which Sørloth finished off from Rodrigo De Paul's cross. The Colchoneros doubled their lead in the final 10 minutes after Clément Lenglet pounced on a loose ball inside the area and fired into the net. Sørloth capped a dominant second-half display with a low thumping strike into the bottom corner before completing his hat-trick with a tap-in in the final minute. Girona were able to play this LaLiga closer without fear of relegation but could finish as low as 17th if Sevilla beat Villarreal, while Atlético ended their campaign in third place. 📸 JOSEP LAGO - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
🚨 Sørloth makes history in Atlético thrashing of Real Sociedad
Alexander Sørloth made LaLiga history in Atlético de Madrid's 4-0 thrashing of Real SociedadScorers: Sørloth 7', 10', 11', 30' The Norwegian put the hosts ahead after just seven minutes at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with a clinical volley from Pablo Barrios' right-sided delivery. Sørloth extended the advantage a short while later through a low finish before recording LaLiga's fastest-ever hat-trick barely a minute on by rifling home. A scooped finish on the half-hour mark proved to be the sum of the Rojiblanco's exploits as they opened up a nine-point cushion on Athletic Club in fourth. La Real, meanwhile, remain 12th in the table. 📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Alexander Sørloth makes LaLiga history with fastest ever hat-trick ⏱️
Records are there to be broken and Alexander Sørloth has done just that. The Atlético de Madrid forward hit an incredible hat-trick in the opening 11 minutes of his side's LaLiga encounter with Real Sociedad on Saturday evening. Sørloth's clincher, arriving at the tail end of the opening stages, saw him set a new Spanish top flight record for the quickest three-goal haul in its the Norway international claimed the match ball, LaLiga's previous record had stood for 30 years courtesy of Bebeto's triple for Deportivo La Coruña in 1995. But while the legendary Brazilian clocked in at four minutes and 43 seconds, Sørloth obliterated that feat with his return in a breathtaking three minutes and 57 seconds. #OJOALDATO - Entre el primer y el tercer gol de Sorloth han transcurrido exactamente 3 minutos y 57 segundos. No se veía algo así en La Liga desde los 3 goles de Bebeto al Albacete, también en 4 minutos, el 1 de octubre de 1995. — MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) May 10, 2025 Sørloth could soon lay claim to Bebeto's other achievement of scoring five times in a single match after extending his tally shortly before the half-hour mark. 📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2025 Getty Images
