FIFA U-20 World Cup
Two earlier defeats had confirmed Saudi Arabia's elimination but Marcos Soares' side showed determination to fight back to hold already-qualified Norway.
Neither side gave much away during an evenly-matched first half but the contest exploded into life after the break.
Norway goalkeeper Sander Ostraat launched a huge kick downfield which bounced all the way into Saudi Arabia’s penalty area, where it was met by Niklas Fuglestad who controlled and powered home the ball just 42 seconds after the restart.
Norway goalkeeper Sander Ostraat launched a huge kick downfield which bounced all the way into Saudi Arabia’s penalty area, where it was met by Niklas Fuglestad who controlled and powered home the ball just 42 seconds after the restart.
The Young Green Falcons quickly bit back, as Saleh Barnawi was fouled in the area by Lars Remmen. Talal Haji stepped up and smashed home the resulting spot-kick.
He almost had his second soon after, but his powerful header came back off the crossbar. Another penalty was awarded down the other end, with Julian Laegreid felled by Eyad Houssa.
Norway captain Rasmus Holten took responsibility, but cleared the crossbar with his dinked effort as honours were shared.
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He almost had his second soon after, but his powerful header came back off the crossbar. Another penalty was awarded down the other end, with Julian Laegreid felled by Eyad Houssa.
Norway captain Rasmus Holten took responsibility, but cleared the crossbar with his dinked effort as honours were shared.
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