Haaland Scored a Brace, and in the Opposing Country, the Start of the Working Day Was Even Postponed Due to the Night Match
The Norway national team defeated Iraq 4:1 in the Football World Cup.
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Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scored two goals, Leo Østigård also scored, and there was an own goal by Iraqi Aymen Hussein. He, by the way, also scored a 'normal' goal against Norway.
This is, by the way, already the fourth own goal in this championship.
Yesterday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi ordered the start of today's working day in all departments at 10:00 local time (coinciding with Belarusian time) due to the match against Norway.
«In accordance with the order of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi, the start of the working day in all departments on June 17 will be postponed to 10:00. Thanks to this exceptional measure, civil servants and all citizens will be able to support the Iraqi national football team at the World Cup,» the Prime Minister's secretariat said in a statement.
Norway will play its next match against Senegal, and the national team also has a game against France.
Today at the World Cup there are two matches: Portugal — DR Congo (20:00) and England — Croatia (23:00).