Erling Haaland's Sensational Performance Resurrects Norway's Euro 2024 Dream - Thrilling Round-up!

Erling Haaland's Sensational Performance Resurrects Norway's Euro 2024 Dream - Thrilling Round-up!

Erling Haaland shines with a brace as Norway thrashes Cyprus 4-0, boosting their chances of qualifying for Euro 2024 Albania seizes control of Group E with victory over Czech Republic, while Turkey leads Group D after beating Croatia

Norway's Erling Haaland boosted their chances of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a remarkable brace in a 4-0 triumph over Cyprus. Following Alexander Sorloth's early goal, the Manchester City forward swiftly found the net twice in the second half. A late fourth goal was secured by Fredrik Aursnes.

In Group A, Spain narrowed the margin with Scotland by securing a victory in Seville. Scotland had the opportunity to secure their place in the finals with a draw, but Scott McTominay's free-kick was disallowed. However, late efforts from Alvaro Morata and a Ryan Porteous own goal sealed a 2-0 win for Spain.

Albania took control of Group E thanks to a 3-0 win over 10-man Czech Republic.

Erling Haaland's Sensational Performance Resurrects Norway's Euro 2024 Dream - Thrilling Round-up!

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Haaland celebrates his second goal over Cyprus

Jasir Asani opened the scoring for the hosts within the first 10 minutes, while the Czech team was reduced to 10 men before half-time with Mojmir Chytil being sent off. In the second half, Taulant Seferi scored two goals.

Meanwhile, Poland secured a 2-0 victory against the Faroe Islands, placing them in second position in the group. Sebastian Szymanski found the back of the net early in the game, and the Faroes suffered a red card for Horour Askham before Adam Buksa scored the second goal.

Turkey are top of Group D after beating Croatia 1-0, Baris Alper Yilmaz scoring the only goal.

Latvia claimed their first points with a 2-0 victory over Armenia.

In Group I, Belarus and Romania played out a goalless draw while Kosovo defeated Andorra 3-0.