Norway were forced to rely on an emphatic first half at the Centenary Stadium as they beat Greece 5-4 on Tuesday.

It was a clash between Norway – the top scorers in the qualifying stages, and Greece who had conceded the least goals heading into the tournament. It was the offensive side who prevailed this time, but it could have been a shocking finish as Greece fought for an impossible comeback.

Norway’s Oskar Sivertsen was the first to threaten with a shot straight at goal, one which goalkeeper Dimitrios Monastirlis could not hold onto. From the ensuing corner, a lapse in concentration among the Greek players gifted an easy header for Alwande Roaldsoy who opened the score after just five minutes.

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