"Haaland doubled Norway's lead with a right-footed finish after Anan Khalaili's own goal had given the hosts the lead. Another own goal, this time from Idan Nachmias, made it 3-0 as Peretz's clearance rebounded off the defender and into the net. Haaland then made history with a pair of headers to complete his hat-trick, the Manchester City striker reaching 51 goals in 46 appearances for his country."
"With that record, Haaland became the quickest player to score 50 or more goals for his country, shattering Harry Kane's record 50 in 71 for England. Norway do not play another qualifier until November. However, six points ahead of Italy in Group I with a huge goal difference of 26, Norway will be all but certain of a place in the finals for the first time since 1998 if they beat Estonia next month, or if Italy lose at home to Israel on Tuesday."
Norway defeated Israel 5-0 with Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick. Haaland missed two early penalties after a retake was ordered, but converted with a right-footed finish after Anan Khalaili's own goal gave Norway the lead. A second own goal from Idan Nachmias made it 3-0 before Haaland added two headed goals to complete the hat-trick. Haaland reached 51 goals in 46 appearances, becoming the fastest player to reach 50+ international goals. Norway sit six points clear of Italy in Group I with a +26 goal difference and will be close to qualification if they beat Estonia or if Italy lose to Israel.
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