North handle Hegerberg but Norway's threats abound as Shiels' side succumb to defeat

The most prolific striker in Europe is kept off the scoresheet but Northern Ireland can't quell Vikings' myriad dangers as gulf in class is clear in Southampton  

Nowhere to turn: Northern Ireland's Rebecca Holloway (centre) in action during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group A match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Pic: Nigel French/PA Wire

NORWAY 4 NORTHERN IRELAND 1

For all the talk beforehand of the threat posed by Ada Hegerberg, Norway didn’t even need their prodigal daughter’s goals to pummel Northern Ireland.