FIFA WC QF LIVE: VAR Disallows Goal After Haaland's Blunder, Norway Hit Post vs England

Rule Suggests England Goal vs Norway Should Have Been Ruled Out

Little-known rule means England goal vs Norway could have been ruled out as footage emerges.

England's Quansah suspended for 2 World Cup matches

England will be without Jarell Quansah for its World Cup quarterfinal clash with Norway, as the defender serves a two-match ban for his red card during the round-of-16 win over Mexico, reported Xinhua. Following a VAR review that confirmed a high tackle on Mexico defender Jesus Gallardo, Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute of England's 3-2 victory. FIFA subsequently imposed a two-match suspension, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel with limited defensive depth for the closing stages of the tournament. England will face Norway in Miami on Saturday, while Quansah will also miss the semifinal if England advances. I just found out that it's a two-match ban, which is incredibly frustrating for us and for him, winger Bukayo Saka said on Thursday. But it's the way it is. We're not here to complain, we just need to adapt and pick a team that's ready to beat Norway. Quansah's absence will make England's task against Norway more difficult, with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland having scored seven goals at the World Cup.

LIVE: England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final

England face Norway for a place in the last four.

NLO reschedules aborted Ebedei vs Yewa FA play-off tie

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has rescheduled the aborted play-off match between FC Ebedei and Yewa FA, DAILY POST reports. The game was postponed due to a serious on-pitch accident that forced an immediate stoppage. The NLO acknowledged the incident necessitated halting play to ensure player safety and medical attention. FC Ebedei player (Kehinde Abdulquadri [] NLO reschedules aborted Ebedei vs Yewa FA play-off tie

Cutting off Erling Haaland is key but Norway are not just a one-man team | Emma Hayes

England need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before the World Cup quarter-finalEngland fans are going to have to be really patient on Saturday night because this World Cup quarter-final against Norway will feel like a grind and I would not be surprised if the match goes the full distance and we see 120 close-fought minutes. Let me be clear: this will not be an easy game and do not expect it to be played at a fast pace.With a weapon like Erling Haaland, Norway are a dangerous team to face. The crucial thing England have to do, tactically, is try to starve Haaland of service, because if that ball arrives in his proximity and he is given half a chance, you know it is going into the back of the net. He doesn’t need many chances because he’s so clinical. England have to work so hard to deny him service. Continue reading...