Haaland pounces late on to ensure Norway and their Viking row live to fight another day 

After 86 minutes of wandering, Haaland yet again put his country on his shoulders.
Erling Haaland #9 of Norway. Pic: Alex Slitz/Getty Images

Erling Haaland #9 of Norway. Pic: Alex Slitz/Getty Images

World Cup Last 32: Côte d’Ivoire 1 Norway 2 

Cowboy country…conquered. Erling Haaland had been left to roam the plains of suburban Dallas as an isolated, malnourished man alone.

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