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| Erling Haaland of Norway interacts with teammates following the UEFA Nations League League B Group 4 match between Serbia and Norway at Stadion Rajko Mitić on June 02, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. |
Manchester City-bound striker striker Erling Haaland's superb first-half volley gave Norway a 1-0 win away to
Serbia as they got their Nations League Group B4 campaign underway on Thursday,
but they needed goalkeeping heroics from Orjan Nyland to secure the win.
The visitors took the lead in the 26th minute as Martin
Odegaard sliced open the defence with a beautiful pass to Marcus Pedersen who
crossed for Haaland to deftly volley home from close range with the only shot
on target in the first half.
Serbia dominated possession and put the Norwegian defence
under tremendous pressure in the second half, but Nyland pulled off a string of
fine saves to keep his clean sheet intact and secure the three points for his
team.
Serbia host Slovenia on Sunday, while Norway take on
Scandinavian rivals and group leaders Sweden in Stockholm.
