World Cup Round of 16
Brazil 1 - 2 FT Norway
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
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Match Events
14' Bruno Guimaraes (Bruno Guimaraes)
HT
↓ A. Sorloth ↑O. Bobb 46'
↓ A. Nusa ↑A. Schjelderup 46'
58' ↓ M. Cunha ↑Endrick
↓ J. Ryerson ↑F. Aursnes 63'
67' ↓ G. Martinelli ↑Neymar
67' ↓ Rayan ↑Danilo Santos
79' ↓ Bruno Guimaraes ↑Ederson
E. Haaland (A. Schjelderup) 79'
E. Haaland (A. Schjelderup) 90'
↓ D. Wolfe ↑L. Ostigard 90'+5
90'+6 Neymar
90'+10 Neymar
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brazil
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
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Defenders
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Santos 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Midfielders
Rayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Bruno Guimarães
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Casemiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Matheus Cunha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Vinícius Júnior 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
8
Attempts
75%
Success %
BENCH
Weverton 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ederson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Sandro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
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Bremer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Ibañez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neymar 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Raphinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Started
Entry
Norway
Goalkeepers
Ørjan Nyland 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Kristoffer Ajer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Møller Wolfe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Martin Ødegaard 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
109
Passes
5
Duels
Sander Berge
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
118
Passes
4
Duels
Patrick Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Erling Haaland
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9
Rating
Antonio Nusa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Egil Selvik
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leo Østigård
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
0
Rating
Fredrik André Bjørkan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sondre Langås
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Aursnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thelo Aasgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Petter Hauge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Schjelderup 
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
55
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Haaland's Late Heroics Shatter Brazilian Dreams at MetLife
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A phenomenal underdog triumph defined by late drama sends Norway to the quarter-finals and breaks Brazilian hearts on the global stage.
Early Shocks
The World Cup Round of 16 guarantees monumental Stakes, and MetLife Stadium delivered an incredible spectacle immediately. Against all historical expectations, Norway dominated possession early on, stringing together precise passing sequences to frustrate a remarkably disjointed Brazilian side. The South Americans were surprisingly gifted a golden opportunity to alter the emerging narrative when they won a contentious penalty in the 14th minute. However, Bruno Guimaraes blinked first under the bright lights, sending his crucial spot-kick wide and injecting massive belief into the European underdogs. The Intensity soared significantly as Norway realised they could dictate the midfield tempo against one of the tournament heavyweights, relying heavily on the spectacular shot-stopping abilities of Ørjan Nyland whenever the Seleção managed to breach their high defensive line.
The Substitute's Masterclass
The tactical Balance shifted completely after the interval when Norway made their critical move, introducing A. Schjelderup. The young playmaker instantly stretched Brazil's rigid defensive shape, constantly finding dangerous pockets of space that previously did not exist. The mounting Norwegian pressure finally fractured the resolute Brazilian resistance in the 79th minute. Schjelderup delivered a piercing through-ball that perfectly found E. Haaland, who unleashed a trademark clinical finish past the desperate goalkeeper. The stunning goal forced Brazil into immediate desperation mode, desperately pushing bodies forward and leaving gaping holes at the back. Nyland continued his masterclass between the posts, tallying four crucial saves throughout the half to preserve the narrow lead as the clock ticked perilously closer to full time.
A Breathless Finale
Staring down the terrifying barrel of an early exit, Brazil threw absolutely everything forward in a frantic search for salvation. Substitute Neymar stepped up in the 90th minute, coolly converting a high-pressure penalty that seemed destined to force grueling extra time. The massive MetLife Stadium crowd erupted, assuming the momentum had irreversibly swung back to the South American giants. But the unpredictable Upset Factor had one final, devastating card to play. Straight from the resulting restart, Schjelderup combined flawlessly with Haaland once again. The lethal Norwegian striker instantly buried his second goal of the match, cementing a heroic brace and sealing a historic 2-1 victory. This staggering giant-killing result sends Norway marching proudly into the quarter-finals, leaving a shell-shocked Brazil to pack their bags much sooner than anyone anticipated.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Erling Haaland the turning point?
Actually, Bruno Guimaraes missed a crucial 14th-minute spot-kick for Brazil, completely shifting the early psychological momentum toward a confident Norway.
What made Erling Haaland the Man of the Match?
Haaland scored a heroic brace, including a stunning 90th-minute match-winner, ruthlessly converting his chances to knock out the tournament favourites.
How dramatic was the late winner by Erling Haaland?
Incredibly dramatic. Mere seconds after Neymar seemingly rescued Brazil with a 90th-minute penalty, Haaland immediately scored at the other end to win the tie.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Samba Flair Meets Nordic Power in Knockout Crucible
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This Round of 16 tie is a pure clash of styles, pitting South American finesse against European brute force with a quarter-final ticket on the line.
The Setup
Our take? The sheer Stakes of this World Cup knockout phase leave absolutely no room for error. Brazil arrive boasting an imposing Form profile, having conceded just a single goal during their group stage campaign. Their defensive solidity is the foundation of their title push. On the flip side, Norway survived the early rounds through sheer attacking willpower, bleeding seven goals but scoring eight. When the lights shine brightest, that lack of Balance at the back usually gets punished.
Key Battle
The match will be won and lost in the engine room. Martin Ødegaard is the creative heartbeat for the Scandinavians, effortlessly pulling the strings and already registering three assists. Tasked with shutting down those passing lanes is Bruno Guimarães. The Brazilian anchor must relentlessly cut the supply line to Norway's lethal frontmen, turning a potential shootout into a controlled masterclass.
Our Prediction
Expect Brazil to dictate the tempo early, exploiting the obvious cracks in Norway's defensive setup. The Scandinavians will inevitably threaten given their raw attacking quality, but the South Americans' superior depth and structure should see them through 3-1 in regulation time.