Erling Haaland continued to showcase his brilliance on the international stage, delivering a stellar performance as Norway cruised to a 4-1 win against Slovenia in Ljubljana. The Norwegian captain played a pivotal role in the match, contributing both a goal and an assist to secure the victory.
The game at Stožice Stadium began with a moment of magic from Antonio Nusa, whose dazzling solo effort handed Norway an early lead. However, Slovenia equalized in the 20th minute when Benjamin Šeško calmly converted from the penalty spot.
Haaland stepped up to reclaim the lead for Norway in the 45th minute. Sander Berge set him up with a perfectly weighted pass, allowing Haaland to race clear and fire a composed left-footed finish past Slovenia’s star goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The strike marked his 35th goal in just 38 appearances for his country—a remarkable feat for the 24-year-old superstar.
Nusa struck again just before the hour mark, notching his second of the evening and extending Norway’s lead to 3-1. The young winger’s clinical performance added further promise to Norway’s future attacking options.
Haaland then turned provider in the 79th minute, setting up Jens Petter Hauge to seal the win with a tidy finish. The Manchester City striker’s vision and selflessness were on full display as he capped off an all-round exceptional performance.
With this win, Norway moves closer to securing a strong position in their qualification campaign. Haaland’s leadership with the captain’s armband, combined with rising stars like Nusa, signals a bright future for the Norwegian national team.