"Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick after twice being denied from the penalty spot, as Norway thumped Israel 5-0 to remain perfect in World Cup qualifying. Dan Biton tripped Patrick Berg in the third minute to gift Norway an early penalty, but Daniel Peretz dived right to keep out Haaland's kick. The Israel goalkeeper was penalised by the VAR for coming off his line, and though Haaland went the opposite way with his second attempt, Peretz guessed correctly again."
"However, that was only a temporary moment of respite for Israel. Norway went ahead in the 18th minute, as Alexander Sorloth's cross struck Anan Khalaili's back and looped over Peretz. Haaland then made it 2-0 just one minute after Biton went close for Israel, taking in Sorloth's pass and applying a cool right-footed finish to cap a quick counter-attack. Haaland was also involved in Norway's third goal in the 28th minute. With the striker pressing high, Peretz hit a rushed clearance against Idan Nachmias and in, and to add insult to injury, the Israel defender went off injured after colliding with the post."
"It remained one-way traffic after the break, and Haaland's next two goals came from the same source as he rose to nod two left-wing crosses from Antonio Nusa beyond Peretz. Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen came off the bench and had a potential sixth goal disallowed for offside after being fed by Haaland, with Norway able to put their feet up and hope Group I rivals Italy drop points in Estonia later on Saturday. 50 - Games taken to reach 50 senior international goals (select players): Erling Haaland (Norway) - 46 Harry Kane (England) - 71 Neymar (Brazil) - 74 Kylian Mbappé (France) - 90 Robert Lewandowski (Poland) - 90 Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 107 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 114... pic.twitter.com/eJpe7jJHb4 - OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 11, 2025 Data Debrief: Haaland passes half-century in style Haaland now has 12 goals in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in six appearances. No other playe"
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Norway beat Israel 5-0 to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying. Haaland missed two early penalties after Daniel Peretz saved his initial kick and then guessed correctly on the retake despite a VAR intervention. Norway took the lead when Alexander Sorloth’s cross deflected off Anan Khalaili in the 18th minute, and Haaland added a quick second following a counter-attack. A defensive clearance error led to Norway's third in the 28th minute, with Idan Nachmias leaving injured. Haaland completed his hat-trick with two headed goals from Antonio Nusa crosses.
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