Norway stumble leaves Netherlands on brink of World Cup

Published by
DPA

The Netherlands will qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar if they win in Montenegro later Saturday after Norway, missing star striker Erling Haaland, were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Latvia in Group G. Borussia Dortmund’s Haaland was out with injury and in his absence Norway huffed and puffed but failed to break the organized resistance of Latvia in Oslo. Visiting goalkeeper Roberts Ozols had an inspired game and when beaten was rescued by his right-hand post, defender Antonijs Cernomordijs clearing off the line from Mohamed Elyounoussi and then video review deeming Elyounoussi offsid…

Read More