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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) In the 7thth minute of the game William Rigg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Norway's Kjell Trengereid was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Frank Frankfurter made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rocky Ryland in the 8th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Garth Stockton in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kjell Trengereid saved Norway from getting behind. Frank Frankfurter took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Berntzen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rocky Ryland received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Frank Frankfurter tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 17 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Emil Berntzen came free, but Frank Frankfurter reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kjell Trengereid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Rigg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Norway defense, Kai Havertz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kjell Trengereid. The Norway fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kjell Trengereid should have stopped the shot. Norway's Kjell Trengereid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kai Havertz in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of England booed when Norway was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frode Koch didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kristian Markham's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kjell Trengereid read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Kristian Markham hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. England's Kai Havertz got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 41st minute Garth Stockton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kjell Trengereid saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kjell Trengereid made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kai Havertz in the 42nd minute of play. Norway were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after England's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Frode Koch took the corner. The corner led Norway's Frode Koch to fire away a dangerous shot which Frank Frankfurter despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After the first half England were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emil Berntzen made a kick off. England's Frank Frankfurter played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emil Berntzen in the 51st minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, Norway's goalkeeper Kjell Trengereid had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by William Rigg. Kjell Trengereid made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when William Rigg sent off a good shot on target. After 59 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Shaun Lucas. Norway's Alf-Inge Sørum was substituted for Mats Bentsen. Shaun Lucas hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. When Alf-Inge Sørum came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Norway fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alf-Inge Sørum couldn't finish the play. Frank Frankfurter took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marius Neset, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kjell Trengereid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kai Havertz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kjell Trengereid showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from William Rigg in the 72nd minute of the match. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Robert Holding hit a great ball. In the 80th minute Frode Koch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Frankfurter saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emil Berntzen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Norway's Marius Neset managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Russ Howden in the 90 minute of the game. Frank Frankfurter made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emil Berntzen in the 91st minute of play. England's Frank Frankfurter played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emil Berntzen in the 96th minute of play. England's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.