Latest: Argentina is closing in on Norway’s lead and Jonas Wille takes a timeout.
– Jonas Wille is focused on how to solve a more robust defense, says commentator Asbjørn Myhre.
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Red Card
At the end of the first half, a VAR check is needed after it appears that several players from the Norwegian team are involved in a nasty tackle. This results in an Argentine player falling awkwardly.
– Oi, oi, oi, lands flat on his back there and hits his head on the floor, says expert commentator on NRK Radio, Håvard Tvedten.
Sander Sagosen receives the red card but understands nothing.
– Total confusion on the Norwegian bench and in the Norwegian team. Sagosen is now over in the secretariat, says TV Norway’s commentator Asbjørn Myhre.
– I see that Sagosen is also involved, but I had full focus on Petter Øverby, replies expert commentator Kristian Kjelling.
Good Start
– A fantastic start for the Norwegian team. Everything is going Norway’s way now, thanks to a good Torbjørn Bergerud in goal. It’s absolutely excellent, and we need to continue to maintain our concentration, says expert commentator Kristian Kjelling.
Norway opens the games against Argentina. A team the Norwegian men should beat. Handball expert Marit Malm Frafjord has no doubt that the Norwegian team is the favorites.
– Showing class, Norway. Bergerud has really stepped up at the start of this match, states former national team player Håvard Tvedten on NRK radio.
Reactions are pouring in
– Calm
Norway’s coach Jonas Wille said the following before the match:
– I am calm myself at least, but of course excited. It’s a positive feeling that it’s finally getting started. I think it affects the whole squad now that everyone is looking forward to the match. For the first time, we have trained over a long period and feel well prepared, Jonas Wille stated to Discovery before the opening match against Argentina.
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