France were big favorites against Norway in the second group stage match of the U21 European Championship in Romania, but the Norwegian players were good from the start. – This is very promising, said news’s expert Carl-Erik Torp after half an hour of play. But the big chances failed for both teams. The only thing that was actually highlighted at the break was goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson’s somewhat clumsy handling of the ball on a too long input from France just before the break. But the man who came in after Mads Hedenstad Christiansen was wrecked, narrowly prevented a corner kick. – There are not many highlights, but it is positive for Norway. For them, it’s a lot about slowing down the pace of the match, said news expert Kristoffer Løkberg. – The French team has been in crab gear, added the same man. Coach Leif Gunnar Smerud was also very positive. – A very good game from us. They are top class in Europe and we take away the gear they have, he summed up, adding that he expected more tactics from the French after the break. BIG JOB: Oscar Bobb, Johan Hove and Henrik Heggheim got to brush up on French players. Photo: NTB Håp – with help And Norway didn’t keep up when Henrik Heggheim lost the ball on his way forward after 56 minutes. From there it was a short way until Crystal Palace player Michael Olise put the ball in the net. – I am a little worried about the Norwegian team. There are not many signs that they will be able to turn the tide of battle. They look tired and it has cost to stand against this team, commented Torp. Norway made several changes, including captain Erik Botheim being replaced by Seedy Jatta. the latter attempted a brass kick 10 minutes before the end, but instead hit Castello Lukeba in the face and was correctly rewarded with a yellow card. Although the Norwegian team had a great chance in overtime, where goalkeeper Klaesson was able to put the ball in the goal, it ended with another loss. Still, all hope is not lost. Earlier on Sunday, Norway got a helping hand when Italy beat Switzerland 3-2. Now Norway must beat Italy on Wednesday, while France must beat Switzerland for a possible advancement to the play-offs. This is how Norway advances in the U21 EC Norway still has a chance to advance in the EC despite two out of two losses so far, but then the following must happen: 1: France must beat Switzerland in the last match on Wednesday evening and Norway must beat Italy the same evening. Then France will have nine points, while Norway, Switzerland and Italy all have three points, and will eliminate each other in the match. 2. In such a scenario, the regulations state that the goal difference between Norway, Switzerland and Italy will determine who walks away with second place and a quarter-final ticket. 3: If the goal difference between Norway, Switzerland and Italy is also the same after three matches, the number of goals scored will be decisive. If this is also the same, the matches against France will count – and the goal difference in all the group stage matches will be decisive. Source: Uefa’s tournament regulations. Norway ends the group stage in the EC with a match against Italy on Wednesday evening. You can also watch that match on news and listen to news Sport at 20.45.
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