Match Report
The table read 1st (Norway, 24 pts) against 3rd (Israel, 12 pts), 12 points apart. On recent form Israel sat only 29th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 3rd overall. In league terms the two rates read 4.63/0.63 for Norway and 2.38/2.5 for Israel (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Eight consecutive wins preceded this game for Norway, having scored in 11 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Norway held 15 points of 15 and Israel 6.
Ullevaal Stadion, capacity 28,000, hosted the game. Norway led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 5-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Norway: Anan Khalaili (18' og), Erling Haaland (27'), Idan Nachmias (28' og), Erling Haaland (63'), Erling Haaland (72')
Key stats
Possession: Norway 54% · Israel 46% · Total shots: 16-4 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 5-1