World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Germany beats Norway 3-0
OSLO, Sep. 4, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Norway by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
Thomas Müller scored dual goals
Germany dominated the first half thanks to goals from Müller ('16) and Kimmich ('45). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Müller in the 60th minute.
The result put the Germans top of Group C with 3 points. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Czech republic at the Ullevaal Stadion on October 8, while Norway will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1938)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Germany at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
- 18 appearances (first in 1934)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986, 2002) Third Place (1934, 1970, 2006, 2010) Fourth Place (1958)
Norway
0:3
Germany
0:3 (0:2)
- 4 September 2016
- 20:45
- Oslo
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3 |
 Azerbaijan | 3 |
 Czech republic | 1 |
 Northern Ireland | 1 |
 San Marino | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
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