England fall behind vs Norway after ‘fortunate’ aim and VAR foul controversy
England fell behind in the World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway despite the Three Lions protesting they should have been awarded a free-kick after Harry Kane was brought down
Harry Kane thought he was fouled in the build-up to Norway’s goal
England fell behind in the World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway despite complaints of a foul on Harry Kane.
The Three Lions had controlled the opening stages of the game before the hydration break caused the game to spin as Norway came out much stronger.
And the Scandinavians made their own luck when Patrick Berg pinched the ball off Kane near the halfway line and fed Andreas Schjelderup, whose cross into the back post ended up cannoning off the back stick and into the top corner.
Kane remained on the floor following the contact but Berg appeared to win the ball cleanly. VAR agreed with that verdict and referee Clement Turpin’s decision and no on-field review was recommended despite the protests from the England players.
Schjelderup’s effort appeared to be a completely mis-hit cross that left Jordan Pickford no chance. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, former England stopper Paul Robinson said: “Jordan Pickford has completely misread it. It’s a lucky cross that has gone in the top corner.”
England had to weather a storm with Alexander Sorloth wasting two good openings on the counter-attack, but the Three Lions rallied to equalise before half-time through more magic from Jude Bellingham.
The Real Madrid star smashed in a vital finish in the second minute of added time to send the game into half-time level and back in the balance.
Speaking on Bellingham’s moment of inspiration, Alan Shearer said: “This is what happens when you have someone who is willing to be brave, drive into the space and smash it across the goal.
“Bellingham has no other choice, he’s got no one in there with him. What a tournament he is having.”
England did have the ball in the back of the net again before half-time when Kane was played in by Bellingham and chipped goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, but he was offside.
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