World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Norway beats Azerbaijan 2-0
OSLO, Sep. 1, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Azerbaijan by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday night at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
Norway dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by King in the 31st minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Norvegians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Sadygov into his own net in the 60th minute.
The result put the Norvegians fourth in Group C with 7 points. Azerbaijan is 5th with 7 points. In their next game, Norway will meet group leaders Germany at the Ullevaal Stadion on September 4, while Azerbaijan will face San Marino.
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)
Azerbaijan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- 1 September 2017
- 20:45
- Oslo
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Germany | 21 |
 Northern Ireland | 16 |
 Czech republic | 9 |
| Norway | 7 |
| Azerbaijan | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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