Noruega edged out Gibraltar in a win on Wednesday, 0x3, on matchday 1. Both Julio César Ribas's team and Stale Solbakken's team held their first game in the competition.
The opening goal was scored by Alexander Sorloth in the 43rd minute, from a corner. After 45 minutes, Kristian Thorstvedt strucked the second goal for Noruega, with a left-foot strike.
With 46 minutes on the clock, Martin Odegaard ended it up being subbed. Jonas Svensson netted the last goal with 57 minutes on the clock from a corner. With 62 minutes on the clock, Joshua King came on.
After the result Noruega is 3rd in the table, 18 points, while Gibraltar occupy 6th place, 0 points. In the next fixture, Noruega's national team will host Turquia. Meanwhile, Gibraltar's national team visit Montenegro.
Gibraltar | Noruega | |||
8 | 1 | Shots | 8 | 7 |
- | Shots on target | 4 | 7 | |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
7 | 10 | Ball steals | 1 | 8 |
8 | 34 | Total Passes | 102 | 7 |
8 | 17 | Passes Completed | 90 | 7 |
7 | 12 | Saves | - | |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |