The deadlock persisted for much of the first half until Martin Odegaard picked out Antonio Nusa in the 39th minute. Nusa curled a clinical strike into the net from the left side of the box, putting the Norwegians ahead before the break. Ivory Coast, displaying the resilience that defined their tournament, responded in the 74th minute when Amad Diallo leveled the score with a sharp effort into the side-netting after a flurry of quick combinations.
With the match hanging in the balance, Haaland capitalized on a lapse in the Ivorian defense to restore Norway’s lead late in the game. Despite a desperate push for an equalizer in the dying minutes, Ivory Coast failed to penetrate the Norwegian backline. For Norway, the result marks a significant milestone in their footballing history, setting up a high-stakes encounter with Brazil. Ivory Coast departs the competition having showcased the promise of young talents like Diallo and Ousmane Diomandé throughout their campaign.
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