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Haaland Delivers! 4 Takeaways From Norway's Milestone Win vs. Ivory Coast

Almost three decades after their last World Cup, Norway just won its first knockout game in history. Momentous, but not pretty. Ivory Coast had more shots, more corners, and controlled the ball for long stretches. But Antonio Nusa bent in a beauty right in the top corner, Erling Haaland did Erling Haaland things, and Ørjan Nyland slammed the door in stoppage time. Style points? Not too many. A place in the Round of 16 against Brazil? Secured. Here are my takeaways from Norway's 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast: 1. Norway Is the Real Deal. Believe the Dark Horse. Don't you dare treat Norway like a...