Norway saw Berg’s goal disallowed by the referee for offside against Brazil.
The action occurred after a counterattack in which the Norwegians completely broke through the Brazilian defenses. There was fear in the yellow stands…
The linesman correctly called out the illegal position, although the game left the Scandinavians with a bittersweet feeling. It would be an unrivaled start if the target were confirmed.
Despite the cancellation, Norway left a solid image in the first part of the match. The Brazilians struggled to contain the pace and direct play offered by their opponents.
The action served as a warning of the Norwegians’ intentions, although an offside call ended any early hopes in the bud. After the game was cancelled, the result was still no different from the original one.
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