خمسة أهداف؟! يصرخ Erling Haaland يقود النرويج في فوز 11-1

Erling Haaland might have had a misstep coming off a bus, but he was once again on point when it came to the pitch. 

Haaland scored five goals in Norway’s 11-1 blowout win on Tuesday over Moldova and helped his country take a step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.

Erling Haaland scores 5 GOALS in Norway’s win vs. Moldova | UEFA World Cup Qualifying | FOX SOCCER

The Manchester City superstar striker was playing with stitches on his lower lip after he was struck by a luggage door as he exited a bus during Monday’s training session, but he noted the injury is not serious.

Haaland’s five goals were a career high when playing for Norway and the most by a European male player in a World Cup qualifier since Austria’s Hans Krankl netted six against Malta in 1977.

On any other night, the result would have belonged to Thelo Aasgaard, who scored four goals for Norway. Felix Horn Myhre and Martin Ødegaard also added goals for Norway. 

With five games played in World Cup qualifying, the Norwegians top Group I on 15 points, six ahead of second-placed Italy. Norway is trying to reach its first men’s World Cup since 1998. 

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