Norway 5-0 Israel: Haaland responds with hat-trick after early penalty misses

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Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick after twice being denied from the penalty spot, as Norway thumped Israel 5-0 to remain perfect in World Cup qualifying.

Dan Biton tripped Patrick Berg in the third minute to gift Norway an early penalty, but Daniel Peretz dived right to keep out Haaland’s kick.

The Israel goalkeeper was penalised by the VAR for coming off his line, and though Haaland went the opposite way with his second attempt, Peretz guessed correctly again.

However, that was only a temporary moment of respite for Israel. Norway went ahead in the 18th minute, as Alexander Sorloth’s cross struck Anan Khalaili’s back and looped over Peretz.

Haaland then made it 2-0 just one minute after Biton went close for Israel, taking in Sorloth’s pass and applying a cool right-footed finish to cap a quick counter-attack.