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  Argentina (FT)' Norway  
 
Match ID : 84697
Date : 07/03/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Argentina Stadium
Weather Forecast : Warm
Attendance : 72758
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Argentina and Norway

2'   Emil Ruud chipped it to Erling Watterud, Armando Fredes couldn't reach it.
  Erling Watterud found a perfect spot and shot. Marcelo Borghello didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  The ball hit the net after Matías Arce failed to save ... Erling Watterud scored an excellent goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Argentina 0 - 1 Norway

3' Ola Malmedahl picked up an injury and had to go off.
Martinus Sandell came on for the injured Ola Malmedahl.

4'   Torvald Vestbø picked up Roar Flemmen's superb pass, Gabriel Ortiz tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Torvald Vestbø tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Octavio Sarmiento.

6' Sven Hagen received a yellow card.
  The freekick was quickly taken by Sven Hagen. Matías Arce saved well and held the ball.

7'   Silvestre Almirón tried to twist past Torvald Vestbø but Silvestre Almirón lost the ball to Torvald Vestbø's block tackle.

9'   Pass by Sven Hagen to Emil Ruud, Emil Ruud took it in his stride before Adolfo Romero could cut it out.
  Emil Ruud tried to feed the high ball but Fernando Bordon closed in and intercepted the ball.

10'   Silvestre Almirón tried to skip past the challenge of Martinus Sandell but Martinus Sandell blocked Silvestre Almirón.

12'   Fernando Bordon knocked a lovely ball for Adolfo Romero, Adolfo Romero picked up on the ball before Ken Småge could reach it.
  Swerving shot by Adolfo Romero from 20 yards. Sven Hagen couldn't reach it.
  Marcus Simensen made an acrobatic save.

16'   Silvestre Almirón passed the ball perfectly to Manuel Higuaín, Martinus Sandell couldn't reach it.
  Manuel Higuaín passed along the floor for Federico Viola to pick it up, Torvald Vestbø couldn't cut out the pass.
  Federico Viola tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Kevin Gaathaug.

17'   Mario Farré jinked past Mons Rupertsen.
  Mario Farré made good use of the scissors dribble. As Emil Ruud lost his balance, Mario Farré dribbled past Emil Ruud.
  Mario Farré jinked past Mons Rupertsen.
  Mario Farré played a pinpoint pass to Fernando Bordon, Kevin Gaathaug failed to reach the ball.
  Fernando Bordon found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Sven Hagen failed to charge down the shot.
  But Fernando Bordon effort went inches wide ... He should have scored.

18'   Silvestre Almirón tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Martinus Sandell.

19'   Mario Farré tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Mons Rupertsen.

22'   Adolfo Romero executed a block tackle on Ken Småge before Ken Småge attempted to pass the ball.

24'   Emil Ruud tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Armando Fredes got in the way of the ball.

25'   Pass by Silvestre Almirón to Manuel Higuaín, Martinus Sandell stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Manuel Higuaín tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Torvald Vestbø.

26'   Manuel Higuaín played a perfect pass for Silvestre Almirón, Martinus Sandell couldn't reach it.
  Silvestre Almirón delivered the ball to Manuel Higuaín, Manuel Higuaín took possession of the ball before Torvald Vestbø could cut it out.
  Manuel Higuaín made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Kevin Gaathaug.

27'   Adolfo Romero's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'   Roar Flemmen directed the ball nicely past Octavio Sarmiento to Torvald Vestbø.
  Torvald Vestbø laid it forward to Sveinung Øvrebø, Sveinung Øvrebø took it in his stride before Manuel Higuaín could cut it out.
  Sveinung Øvrebø found a perfect spot and shot for the top corner. Marcelo Borghello failed to block the shot.
  Matías Arce was caught out of position ... Sveinung Øvrebø scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Argentina 0 - 2 Norway

30'   Octavio Sarmiento tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Martinus Sandell.

32'   Torvald Vestbø tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Manuel Higuaín.

34'   Mario Farré tried to twist past Emil Ruud but Mario Farré lost out to Emil Ruud.

35'   Adolfo Romero stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Marcelo Borghello headed it across the goal but Sven Hagen headed the ball clear.

37'   Mario Farré played a great ball for Armando Fredes, Armando Fredes took possession of the ball before Mons Rupertsen could intercept.
  Armando Fredes played a wonderful ball for Mario Farré, Mario Farré trapped the ball nicely before Emil Ruud could cut it out.
  Mario Farré strayed into an offside position.

38'   Emil Ruud played a wonderful ball for Mons Rupertsen, Mons Rupertsen picked up on the ball before Armando Fredes could intercept.
  Mons Rupertsen tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Mario Farré.

39'   Silvestre Almirón directed the ball nicely to Manuel Higuaín, the ball was picked up by Manuel Higuaín before Martinus Sandell could cut it out.
  Manuel Higuaín wandered into an offside position.

41'   Adolfo Romero took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'   Fernando Bordon got past Sven Hagen with ease.
  Fernando Bordon jinked past Ken Småge.
  Fernando Bordon held up the ball, evading the challenge of Sven Hagen and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.
  But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.


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The referee blew for the end of the half which Norway took the lead.Argentina maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Norway.
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46'   Roar Flemmen tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Octavio Sarmiento.

47'   Roar Flemmen was outmuscled by Manuel Higuaín.
  Federico Viola received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Manuel Higuaín, Martinus Sandell failed to reach the ball.
  Federico Viola shot with a bicycle kick but Kevin Gaathaug got in and cleared the danger.

48'   Mario Farré laid it forward to Armando Fredes, Armando Fredes picked up on the ball before Erling Watterud could cut it out.
  Armando Fredes was caught offside.

51'   Fernando Bordon skipped easily past the challenge of Ken Småge.
  From medium range, Fernando Bordon bent the ball towards goal. Sven Hagen didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Marcus Simensen saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

52' Yellow card shown to Erling Watterud.
  Silvestre Almirón lost the ball to Martinus Sandell's block tackle before Silvestre Almirón attempted to pass the ball.

53'   Emil Ruud evaded the challenge of Mario Farré and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.
  Matías Arce did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

54'   Ken Småge received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sven Hagen, Adolfo Romero stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Ken Småge tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Fernando Bordon.

55'   Manuel Higuaín directed the ball nicely to Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón picked up on the ball before Torvald Vestbø could intercept.
  Silvestre Almirón knocked a lovely ball for Manuel Higuaín, Manuel Higuaín latched onto the ball before Martinus Sandell could cut it out.
  Manuel Higuaín hit it high and hard towards goal but the shot was charged down by Kevin Gaathaug.

56'   Emil Ruud tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off Armando Fredes.

57'   Adolfo Romero ran up to take the corner.
  Marcelo Borghello got to the ball before Sven Hagen, then headed it across the goal.
  Marcus Simensen did well to turn the ball round the post.

58'   Mario Farré dribbled past Mons Rupertsen.
  Mario Farré directed the ball nicely to Armando Fredes, Armando Fredes took it in his stride before Emil Ruud could intercept.
  The flag was up on the far side as Armando Fredes strayed offside.

59'   Martinus Sandell directed the ball nicely to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen trapped the ball nicely before Manuel Higuaín could intercept.
  Roar Flemmen made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Octavio Sarmiento.

60' Sveinung Øvrebø made his way to the bench and was replaced by Christoffer Yttervik.
tried a tactical change.

63'   Mario Farré directed the ball nicely to Armando Fredes, Mons Rupertsen couldn't cut out the pass.
  The assistant referee raised his flag as Armando Fredes was offside.

64' The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ken Småge.
  A long ball was delivered by Roar Flemmen,Fernando Bordon couldn't reach it.
  Erling Watterud let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Gabriel Ortiz approached too late to block it.
  Erling Watterud's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He dropped to his knees.

65'   Fernando Bordon span past Ken Småge.
  Fernando Bordon curled the ball in at goal from long range. Sven Hagen approached too late to clear the danger.
  Marcus Simensen got himself in front of the shot.

66'   Torvald Vestbø picked up Roar Flemmen's excellent ball, Silvestre Almirón couldn't cut it.
  Torvald Vestbø directed the ball nicely to Erling Watterud, Erling Watterud took possession of the ball before Octavio Sarmiento could reach it.
  Erling Watterud hit a hopeful looking shot but Gabriel Ortiz cleared the ball.

68'   Mons Rupertsen block tackled Mario Farré before Mario Farré attempted to deliver the ball.

69'   Emil Ruud laid it forward to Mons Rupertsen, Mons Rupertsen picked up on the ball before Mario Farré could reach it.
  Mons Rupertsen tried to get the cross in but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Armando Fredes.

70'   Adolfo Romero took a deep breath and began his run up. Adolfo Romero scored the penalty!!!. ... Scored !!!

Argentina 1 - 2 Norway

72'   Pass by Manuel Higuaín to Silvestre Almirón, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Almirón before Martinus Sandell could cut it out.
  Silvestre Almirón played a perfect pass for Fernando Bordon, Torvald Vestbø failed to reach the ball.
  Fernando Bordon found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Kevin Gaathaug wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Marcus Simensen did well to turn the ball round the post.

74'   Roar Flemmen laid it forward to Torvald Vestbø, Torvald Vestbø latched onto the ball before Manuel Higuaín could reach it.
  Torvald Vestbø tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Octavio Sarmiento.

76'   Adolfo Romero escaped from the challenge of Sven Hagen and tried to curl one in from long range.
  It went just wide by Adolfo Romero ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

79'   Mario Farré passed the ball to Armando Fredes, Mons Rupertsen failed to intercept the pass.
  Armando Fredes moved into an offside position.

80'   Fernando Bordon failed in his attempt to dribble past Ken Småge.

82'   Sven Hagen directed the ball nicely to Ken Småge, Ken Småge picked up on the ball before Fernando Bordon could reach it.
  Ken Småge sent in a float cross, Adolfo Romero tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Christoffer Yttervik jumped with Gabriel Ortiz and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.
  Christoffer Yttervik put it horribly wide ... It was a poor effort from Christoffer Yttervik. He was lacking match sharpness.

84' Adolfo Romero was shown a yellow card.

87'   Roar Flemmen laid it forward to Torvald Vestbø, Torvald Vestbø took it in his stride before Octavio Sarmiento could cut it out.
  Torvald Vestbø showed Manuel Higuaín a clean set of heels.
  Pass by Torvald Vestbø to Mons Rupertsen, the ball was picked up by Mons Rupertsen before Marcelo Borghello could reach it.
  Mons Rupertsen hit a fierce shot. Gabriel Ortiz failed to block the shot.
  Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

88'   Emil Ruud's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

89'   Sven Hagen tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Adolfo Romero showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

91'   Roar Flemmen passed the ball to Torvald Vestbø, Federico Viola failed to intercept the pass.
  Torvald Vestbø tried to skip past Octavio Sarmiento but Octavio Sarmiento won the ball from Torvald Vestbø.


End Match Argentina 1 - 2 Norway
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Very Standing
 Strategy   Attacking
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Stand-off More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Rarely
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   Yes
Match stats
Statistics      Argentina Norway     
Shots 9
7
Shots on target 6
4
Long shots 5
1
Possession 54%
46%
Corners 4
1
Offside 6
0

Goals      Argentina Norway     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 0
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 1
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Argentina   Norway     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
Nothing
Creative Freedom
 
 
Closing Down
 
 
Marking
 
Nothing
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Matías Arce 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DC Marcelo Borghello 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DC Gabriel Ortiz (C) 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DL Adolfo Romero 93 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 6
DMR Armando Fredes 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
MC Octavio Sarmiento 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
MC Manuel Higuaín 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 5
AMR Mario Farré 93 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 6 2 7
AMC Silvestre Almirón 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 6
AML Fernando Bordon 93 5 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 7
FC Federico Viola 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Marcus Simensen 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Ken Småge 93 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 5
DC Kevin Gaathaug 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DL Mons Rupertsen 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5
MR Sven Hagen 93 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 5
MC Torvald Vestbø 93 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 3 6
MC Ola Malmedahl 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
MC Roar Flemmen 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 7
ML Emil Ruud 93 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 6
FC Sveinung Øvrebø * 60 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
FC Erling Watterud 93 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7
SUB Martinus Sandell 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
SUB Christoffer Yttervik 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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