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Bazunu fails to gather Odegaard’s curled free kick into the area, but it deflects to safety luckily.Another Bazunu pass goes astray and there are audible groans from the crowd.
There’s been no real conviction about Ireland’s play so far. Norway have looked very comfortable for the most part.Jorgen Larsen receives the ball on the edge of the area but can’t hit the target.Odegaard crosses for Patrick Berg, whose shot on the volley goes well over.20 minutes have passed now and there’s been almost nothing of note to report on.Ireland have dominated possession so far with Norway happy to sit relatively deep and play on the counter.
Matt Doherty and Callum O’Dowda have seen plenty of the ball on the flanks in the early stages, but Ireland have struggled to open up their well-drilled opponents.Ireland have started well and are enjoying a good spell of pressure without creating any chances yet.Good pressure from Browne sees the hosts win the ball deep in Norwegian territory.
Callum Robinson then gets a first sight at goal but his attempt from the edge of the area is well off target.
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