Thomas Tuchel admits that England are “lucky” to be in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after making life “very difficult” for themselves against Norway.
The Three Lions came from behind to win 2-1 after extra-time in Miami on Saturday night and book their place in the last four.
Norway deservedly went ahead in the first half when Andreas Schjelderup’s cross went in off the post. They could have doubled their lead when Alexander Sorloth was released on the break, but he squandered the chance and had his shot blocked when Erling Haaland was free through the middle.
England equalised on the stroke of halftime, but there was an air of controversy to the goal. Anthony Gordon won the ball from Norway’s goal kick before playing in Jude Bellingham, who did excellently to score past four defenders. However, replays showed that the ball may have bounced off the cable wire attached to the aerial camera, which should have resulted in a drop ball.
Torbjørn Heggem thought he had put Norway back in front in the second half, but it was ruled out following a VAR check after Erling Haaland was judged to have pushed over Elliot Anderson in the buildup.
The Three Lions came from behind to win 2-1 after extra-time in Miami on Saturday night and book their place in the last four.
Norway deservedly went ahead in the first half when Andreas Schjelderup’s cross went in off the post. They could have doubled their lead when Alexander Sorloth was released on the break, but he squandered the chance and had his shot blocked when Erling Haaland was free through the middle.
England equalised on the stroke of halftime, but there was an air of controversy to the goal. Anthony Gordon won the ball from Norway’s goal kick before playing in Jude Bellingham, who did excellently to score past four defenders. However, replays showed that the ball may have bounced off the cable wire attached to the aerial camera, which should have resulted in a drop ball.
Torbjørn Heggem thought he had put Norway back in front in the second half, but it was ruled out following a VAR check after Erling Haaland was judged to have pushed over Elliot Anderson in the buildup.
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