Erling Haaland becomes Norway’s all-time top scorer in first match as captain

Erling Haaland marked his first match as Norway captain by becoming his country’s all-time top scorer on Thursday.

The Manchester Metropolis striker scored a right-footed shot off a rebound in the seventh minute of Norway’s home match against Slovenia in the Nations League for his 33rd worldwide goal.

He joined the late Jorgen Juve on the list of Norway’s top scorers. Juve has held the file since 1937.

Haaland, 24, seems destined to beat the line. He has 33 goals in just 36 games.

His last goal gave Norway a 1-0 lead in Oslo.

Report from the Related Press.

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