Match Report
In the standings it was Cyprus 5th on 0 points, Norway 3rd on 11 — separated by 11. Cyprus had been under-performing their position — 47th on five-round form against 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.38/3.5 for Cyprus and 1.75/1.5 for Norway (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.44.
Cyprus had lost four in a row. Norway entered with three wins in a row. Cyprus had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Norway, 10.
The venue was Neo GSP, with room for 8,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Norway led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 0-4.
Goal scorers
Norway: Alexander Sørloth (33'), Erling Haaland (65'), Erling Haaland (72'), Fredrik Aursnes (81')
Key stats
Possession: Cyprus 27% · Norway 73% · Total shots: 2-22 · On target: 0-9 · Corners: 1-6