Norway Leads England 1-0 in World Cup Quarterfinal After Schjelderup Goal

Norway took a 1-0 lead against England in the World Cup quarterfinal after a stunning goal by Andreas Schjelderup in the 36th minute. The match, played with England holding possession and Norway defending in an organized block, saw the breakthrough come from an unexpected source.

What happened

Schjelderup, a Benfica winger, received the ball on the left flank. Instead of crossing to star striker Erling Haaland, he cut inside and unleashed a left-footed curler that beat England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and nestled into the top corner. The goal sparked celebrations among Norwegian fans and players alike. Source: elcolombianoSource: emolcl

The reaction

England players protested that there had been a foul on captain Harry Kane in the buildup to the goal. However, the referee allowed play to continue, and the goal stood. Source: emolcl The incident added a layer of controversy to an otherwise tightly contested match. England will need to respond in the second half to avoid elimination.

• Key figures: Schjelderup scored his first World Cup goal in spectacular fashion.
• Disputed call: England claimed a foul on Kane, but replays show minimal contact. Source: emolcl