Haaland Finally Shines: Multi-Goal Performance in World Cup Debut

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Norway's "monster striker" Haaland, a three-time Premier League top scorer, has left a strong impression by netting two goals in his World Cup debut. Norway, returning to the World Cup stage for the first time in 28 years, defeated Iraq with a commanding performance led by Haaland.

Reporter Jeon Yeongmin has the story.

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With fans heating up the atmosphere with their unique cheers even before kickoff, Norway, making its return to the World Cup after 28 years, dominated the game from the start and scored the opening goal in the 29th minute.

Super striker Haaland cut sharply into the goal area to score his debut goal in his long-awaited World Cup debut.

A low, fast cross from his teammate Volpe seemed to be sliding past, but it connected with Haaland's long leg and found the back of the net.

Norway conceded an equalizer to Iraq during a corner kick situation in the 39th minute, but four minutes later, Haaland found the net once again.

Haaland pounced on a ball that an Iraqi defender, flustered by his high pressure, attempted to pass back to the goalkeeper.

The ball, which the goalkeeper desperately tried to clear, deflected off Haaland's leg and rolled into the goal.

Norway later added a clinching header from Østigård and an own goal from the opposing defender to secure a 4-1 victory over Iraq, moving to the top of Group I, ahead of France on goal difference.

Iraq became the first Asian nation to record a loss in this tournament.

[Haaland/Norway National Football Team Striker: I think I played the way I always do. It might be difficult at this stage, but I will focus on the next match, and while I am naturally happy, I will try to stay calm.]

In Group J, Austria defeated Jordan 3-1, thanks to a fantastic long-range shot by Schmid and an own goal by defender Yazan, who plays for FC Seoul in the K-League, enjoying the joy of victory in the World Cup finals for the first time in 36 years.

(Video Editing: Park Gi-deok, Design: Kim Han-gil)
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