Haaland's late goals eliminate Brazil from World Cup, Norway advances to quarter-finals
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Erling Haaland scored two late goals, leading Norway to a 2-1 victory over Brazil and securing their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. This marks Brazil's earliest exit from the tournament since 1990. Norway's goalkeeper, Orlan Nyland, delivered a sensational performance, including saving a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes. Haaland's goals in the last 11 minutes stunned Brazil at MetLife Stadium. Neymar managed to score a penalty deep into stoppage time for Brazil. Haaland's brace brought his tournament goal tally to seven, matching Lionel Messi. Norway will now face either co-hosts Mexico or England in Miami on July 11. For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti to end a 24-year World Cup drought, this is the sixth consecutive tournament where they have been eliminated by European opposition. The last time Brazil failed to reach at least the quarter-finals was 36 years ago. Gabriel Martinelli started for Brazil, replacing the injured Lucas Paqueta, while Julian Ryerson returned for Norway after a thigh injury. Norway had an early goal disallowed for offside. Brazil was awarded a penalty after VAR intervention, but Nyland saved Guimaraes's attempt. Nyland continued to make crucial saves, denying Martinelli and Vinicius Junior. Haaland broke the deadlock with a header, and then sealed the win with a powerful shot in the 90th minute. Neymar converted a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time after an incident involving Casemiro and Nyland.
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