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90+3'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+2'

Julian Ryerson (Norway) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball goes out of play and Moldova will have a goal kick.
90

There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
90'

Alexandru Boiciuc (Moldova) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.
90'

Victor Stina (Moldova) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Norway are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
87'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Mihail Caimacov trots off the pitch and is replaced by Alexandru Boiciuc (Moldova).
86'

Kristoffer Ajer (Norway) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Matej Jug had an easy-decision to make.
86'

Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
84'

Norway slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
81'

Here is a change. Vadim Rata is going off and Serghei Clescenco gives the last tactical orders to Veaceslav Posmac (Moldova).
81'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Victor Stina (Moldova) is coming onto the pitch as Nikita Motpan cannot continue after picking up an injury.
80'

Aron Donnum (Norway) latches on to a precise cross and hammers the ball goalwards, but it flies just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Moldova.
80'

What a chance! The ball rebounds out to Jens Hauge (Norway) and his strike from the edge of the box goes narrowly wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Moldova.
78'

Matej Jug shows a yellow card to Vadim Rata (Moldova) for his blatant foul.
78'

Stale Solbakken has decided to make a change. Erik Botheim (Norway) replaces Erling Haaland.
78'

The game is interrupted as Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova) is flagged offside.
77'

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) attempts to find one of his teammates with a ball from a free kick outside the box. The goalkeeper climbs high above all the players in the box to intercept the cross and snuff out the opportunity.
75'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) evades challenges and shoots from the edge of the box. It's a good effort, but flies just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Moldova.
74'

Norway seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
72'

Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball is out of play. Norway will have a throw-in.
69'

Goal! Julian Ryerson shows great vision to find Aron Donnum (Norway) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails into the bottom left corner. 0:5.
69'

Dumitru Celeadnic displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Aron Donnum (Norway) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
67'

Aron Donnum (Norway) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Matej Jug blows his whistle for a foul.
65'

Substitution. Ion Nicolaescu is replaced by Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova).
63'

Stale Solbakken has decided to substitute Thelo Aasgaard and he is replaced by Patrick Berg (Norway).
63'

Aron Donnum (Norway) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Alexander Sorloth.
63'

Stale Solbakken prepares a substitution. Andreas Schjelderup is replaced by Jens Hauge (Norway).
62'

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance. The ball goes out of play and Norway will have a goal kick.
61'

Moldova can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield. The linesman makes the right call and Moldova will have a corner.
61'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Mihail Caimacov (Moldova). Now Moldova have a corner.
59'

The resulting corner from Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) is cleared by the defence.
58'

A precise low pass is received by Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova), who makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box, but his poorly placed shot sails well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Norway.
56'

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
56'

Well-positioned Ion Nicolaescu (Moldova) was first to the rebound and fired in a shot towards the bottom right corner, but Orjan Nyland reacted superbly to keep the ball out. The fans could not believe their eyes. It was a miraculous stop! It will be a corner kick for Moldova.
54'

The referee awards a corner and Martin Odegaard (Norway) goes over to take it.
54'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Julian Ryerson (Norway), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
54'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked. The ball goes behind for a corner. Norway will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
53'

Nikita Motpan (Moldova) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the middle of the goal. Orjan Nyland is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
51'

The ball rebounds off the defender into the path of Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova), who immediately strikes for goal from inside the box but sends it a whisker wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Norway.
51'

Norway are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.
49'

Julian Ryerson (Norway) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The ball goes out of play and Moldova will have a goal kick.
48'

Dumitru Celeadnic pulls off a great save to deny Andreas Schjelderup (Norway) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.
46'

Serghei Clescenco makes a switch. Maxim Cojocaru is coming on in place of Ioan-Calin Revenco (Moldova) at the start of the second period.
46'

Matej Jug blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+3'

The match has reached half-time.
45+2'

Artur Craciun (Moldova) will take a corner kick.
45+2'

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending. Moldova get a corner.
45+1'

The corner from Martin Odegaard (Norway) is intercepted by the defence.
45+1'

A long ball forward to Erling Haaland (Norway) is intercepted. The ball is out of play and Norway manage to earn a corner.
45

We will have 2 min. of added time.
43'

Alexander Sorloth (Norway) meets the corner and displays his eye for goal as he coolly plants a header from close range into the top left corner. The score is 0:4.
43'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
43'

Julian Ryerson (Norway) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Norway.
40'

Andreas Schjelderup (Norway) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
38'

Goal! Thelo Aasgaard (Norway) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the right post. It's 0:3.
38'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) will deliver the corner kick.
37'

Alexander Sorloth (Norway) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked. The ball is out of play. Norway win a corner kick.
37'

Stale Solbakken is forced to make a change. Leo Ostigard is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Torbjorn Lysaker Heggem (Norway).
37'

Vadim Rata (Moldova) makes a rough challenge and Matej Jug blows his whistle for a foul.
34'

The resulting corner from Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
33'

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the top of net only for Orjan Nyland to dive and make a save. The referee points to the corner flag and Moldova will take a corner.
33'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Matej Jug with no other option than to blow for a foul. Moldova are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
31'

Wonderful movement by Norway. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
29'

Thelo Aasgaard (Norway) finds himself some space inside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Dumitru Celeadnic pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going into the bottom left corner.
28'

The resulting corner, taken by Martin Odegaard (Norway), comes to nothing.
28'

Andreas Schjelderup (Norway) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. The ball goes out of play. Norway are awarded a corner kick.
26'

Thelo Aasgaard (Norway) steadies himself on the edge of the box and releases a precise effort on goal that just narrowly sails past the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Moldova.
25'

Erling Haaland (Norway) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went low towards the middle of the target, but Dumitru Celeadnic was alert and the score remained the same.
23'

Goal! Andreas Schjelderup plays a simple square pass into the feet of Erling Haaland (Norway) in the box, who composes himself and lashes the ball low into the middle of the goal. 0:2.
20'

Moldova are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
19'

Julian Ryerson (Norway) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
17'

Alexander Sorloth (Norway) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Matej Jug stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
15'

Erling Haaland (Norway) has a big opportunity! He finds some space for a shot inside the penalty box after collecting a lofted pass and sends the ball narrowly over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Moldova will have a goal kick.
13'

What an opportunity! Andreas Schjelderup (Norway) latches on to a perfect cross from the wing and produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes narrowly over the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Moldova.
12'

Nikita Motpan (Moldova) probably spotted the goalkeeper off his line, but his long-range effort flew just a few inches wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Norway will have a goal kick.
11'

Vadim Rata (Moldova) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
9'

Ion Nicolaescu (Moldova) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
8'

Ion Nicolaescu (Moldova) shows too much aggression while trying to break free from his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
5'

Goal! Julian Ryerson (Norway) fires the rebound inside the right post after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:1.
3'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Norway are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
1'

Martin Odegaard (Norway) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
1'

The match has just started.

Norway will kick the game off.

Matej Jug will referee today's match.

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