Norway lost 2-1 to Wales in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday after a red card turned the game. An early goal from Oscar Bobb was cancelled out by two second-half Welsh strikes, with Torbjørn Heggem's dismissal proving key.
The match started brightly for Norway. In the 11th minute, Martin Ødegaard found Oscar Bobb, who slotted home. Wales equalised before half-time through Daniel James, assisted by Sorba Thomas. The game turned immediately after the break. Torbjørn Heggem received a second yellow card and was sent off. In the ensuing chaos, Neco Williams scored the decisive 2-1 goal for Wales.
How the match unfolded
Ståle Solbakken's side had early control but were forced into an unwanted change after 16 minutes when Julian Ryerson was injured and replaced by Marcus Pedersen. Following the red card, Norway made six substitutions during the match, including the withdrawals of Bobb and Fredrik Aursnes. Wales introduced fresh attacking options like Brennan Johnson to press their numerical advantage.
Statistics and discipline
Wales had 55 percent possession and six shots on target to Norway's four. Norway also received a yellow card for Martin Ødegaard in addition to Heggem's red, in a fiery finish that saw three Welsh players booked. Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in five appearances this season, was kept quiet in Cardiff.
Norway's next task is a key away fixture against Portugal on Sunday.
