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Borussia Dortmund internationals: Erling Haaland scores again for Norway

By Tushar Bahl

Erling Haaland celebrates his goal against Latvia (Photo by GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images)
Erling Haaland celebrates his goal against Latvia (Photo by GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Erling Haaland continued his excellent start to the season on Saturday evening, as he scored to help Norway earn a vital 2-0 win against Latvia. 

Erling Haaland and Norway went up against Latvia on Saturday, looking to boost their hopes of qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund captain got his national team off to the perfect start, making it 1-0 from the penalty spot in the 20th minute. Haaland’s ninth goal in just his 13th appearance for Norway set the ton for them to dominate the game.

Southampton winger Mohamed Elyounoussi doubled Norway’s advantage in the second half. And they cruised to a comfortable win in the end. Erling Haaland was given a bit of a breather late on as he was subbed off in the 88th minute.

The win helped Norway stay in third place in their World Cup qualifying group. Turkey currently lead Group G with 11 points from five games, while the Netherlands are a point behind in second place. Louis van Gaal’s side lead Norway on goal difference at the half way stage in the group.

Donyell Malen celebrates Memphis Depay’s goal against Montenegro (Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images)
Donyell Malen celebrates Memphis Depay’s goal against Montenegro (Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images) /

The Netherlands earned an impressive 4-0 win over Montenegro on Saturday evening, with Memphis Depay scoring a brace. Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen was an unused substitute for his national team.

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Raphael Guerreiro was also in action on Saturday as Portugal took on Qatar in an international friendly. The Borussia Dortmund left-back came off the bench in the 81st minute. Qatar had two players sent off in the game, allowing Portugal to record a comfortable 3-1 win.