admin Erling Haaland’s second-half penalty proved futile for Norway as Scotland won 2-1 with a stunning late comeback in a dramatic Euro 2024 Group A qualifying match in Oslo.
Substituted after playing until the 84th minute, the City striker gave his country a decisive breakthrough with a penalty in the 61st minute.
A VAR review found Haaland was fouled in the box by Ryan Porteus and was awarded a penalty.
And the Norwegian capital erupted in jubilation when the 22-year-old threw a penalty out of Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn from 12 yards out.
His contribution seemed decisive when Haaland was substituted with six minutes remaining.
Instead, group leaders Scotland turned the game around and scored twice with three minutes remaining to maintain their perfect performance in the group.
First, John McGuinn shot up front before Lyndon Dykes equalized in the 87th minute before serving for the Queens Park Rangers forward who put the ball in from close range. .
Then, as time approached, substitute Kenny McLean used an assist from Dykes to score a stunning finish from inside the box to complete Scotland’s stunning comeback.
Scotland are still leading the table with nine points from three games, while Norway are fifth with just one point so far.
Haaland and Norway play their next match against Cyprus on Tuesday at 19:45 (UK).
