Norway beats Wales 3-1, leaves hosts facing relegation playoff
Wales lost 3-1 to Norway in the Nations League. They could now face a March playoff to avoid dropping to a lower division.
Reported by The Guardian
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Wales could face a playoff to stay in the top tier of international competition.
In Australia. No direct Australian effect, though Australian football fans following international competition will see Wales fighting to avoid relegation.
Key facts
- Norway 3-1 Wales
- Final score
- 23
- Haaland's Nations League goals
- Oslo
- Match location
- Norway played well in the second half and won in Oslo.
- Antonio Nusa and Andreas Schjelderup scored one after another to put Norway in control.
- David Brooks pulled one back for Wales late on.
- Erling Haaland scored a penalty near the end to win the game.
- His Nations League goals record is now 23.
- Wales finished bottom of their group.
- They could face a playoff in March to avoid dropping to Group B.
