"Erling Haaland's Norway close in on World Cup qualification in a match where a pro-Palestine demonstration was held. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel, edging closer to qualifying for a first FIFA World Cup finals since 1998. Before the Saturday night match in Oslo, hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration, chanting Free Palestine to protest against Israel's genocide in Gaza, AFP journalists reported."
"Haaland became the fastest player in men's international football to reach 50 goals for his country and now boasts 51 goals for Norway in just 46 games. His early penalty was saved by Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, but the referee ordered the spot-kick to be retaken for encroachment inside the area, only for Peretz to parry away Haaland's second effort. But Norway forged ahead in the 18th minute through an Anan Khalaili own goal, before Haaland raced clear to score."
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick and became the fastest men's international player to reach 50 goals, now totaling 51 in 46 games. Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in Oslo and moved to the top of Group I with 18 points, six clear of Italy. Two own goals by Anan Khalaili and Idan Nachmias contributed to Norway's win. Haaland's early penalty was saved and retaken, with goalkeeper Daniel Peretz parrying the second attempt, before Haaland scored later in the match. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside Ullevaal Stadium chanting 'Free Palestine', and police used tear gas and made arrests.
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