Norway's Haaland Goal Lands them in the Round of 16

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The 5th match of the Round of 32 saw two teams looking for new territory. Cote d'Ivoire have never been beyond the Group Stage of a World Cup. Norway have once reached the Round of 16, at a time where the playoffs began with 16 teams, not 32. Antonio Nusa would finally find a goal in the 39th minute to give Norway the 1-0 lead. In the second half, Cote d'Ivoire fought back to draw level through Amad Diallo. It seemed like the Ivorians might have a chance to force extra time, or even snag a winner in regulation. They would be beaten to the punch by Erling Haaland who scored the match winner in the 86th minute. Cote d'Ivoire go home with their heads held high. Norway move onto to the furthest point they've ever been in a World Cup tournament to face Brazil.