Summary

  • Lyndon Dykes steers in leveller before Kenny McLean guides in second moments later

  • Erling Haaland scores 22nd Norway goal after being fouled in the box by Porteous before jaw-dropping Scotland comeback

  • Scotland have now won opening three qualifiers; six clear of Spain having played a game more

  • Steve Clarke's side host Georgia on Tuesday at Hampden

  • Two teams will go to finals in Germany from Group A

  1. 'Scotland can play a lot better'published at 18:01 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    HT: Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    I think the game's at 0-0 because of both teams' ineptitude.

    I'd stress that we can play a hell of a lot better in the second half. I think the players look a bit unsure. There doesn't seem to be the same compact feeling.

    We've favoured the left-hand side, maybe we should switch over to the right. Aaron Hickey has only had a few touches.

  2. Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    HT: Norway 0-0 Scotland

    John McGinn's current xG is 0.07.

    Erling Haaland's is 0.00.

    That's the real quiz.

  3. Postpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 ScotlandImage source, SNS
    Norway 0-0 ScotlandImage source, SNS
    Norway 0-0 ScotlandImage source, SNS
  4. So far, so goodpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    HT: Norway 0-0 Scotland

    As it stands, Scotland will stay top of Group A and extend their lead to four points.

    They'll also, crucially, maintain a five-point gap over Norway.

    There is A LOT of football to play, though, and I can't see that big lad up top in the red being as quiet after the break.

    Haaland with head on handsImage source, SNS
  5. 'Much to improve on'published at 17:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    HT: Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Leanne Crichton
    Ex-Scotland international on BBC Sportsound

    It's hasn't been a classic, but Scotland are in the game.

    They've limited Norway to very little, albiet the performance levels from both sides haven't been very high. It just looks like the players aren't hitting their heights.

    It's a much bigger game for Norway. There's a lot to be improved on. There's loads of Scotland players who are way below the levels we've become used to.

  6. Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    HT: Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Erling Haaland hasn't had a shot. Not one. Zero.

    Sorry, I need to stop this.

  7. HALF-TIME: Norway 0-0 Scotlandpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    It'll do.

    It's been far from vintage for Scotland. The same can be said for Norway, who have dominated the ball for the most part without creating much.

    The away side look solid so far. Erling Haaland has been kept quiet.

    Norway 0-0 ScotlandImage source, SNS
  8. Postpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Andy Robertson gets another Scotland ball into the box, but Lyndon Dykes has Leo Ostigard glued to him and can't connect with it.

  9. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    One of the best Scotland halves I've seen from Andy Robertson.

    He does absolutely brilliant again to win the ball on the left. In attack and defence he's been superb.

  10. Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Angus Gunn has been really sharp off his line today.

    He's had to be. Erling Haaland is rapid. Out the Scotland keeper comes again to smother off the big man.

  11. Tense Tartan Armypublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Jane Lewis
    BBC Sport Scotland in Oslo

    The visiting fans are a wee bit quiet...

    They do burst back into song when Scotland venture forward, but when they're watching their team soak up the pressure it's almost like their holding their breath.

    Scotland fansImage source, SNS
  12. Postpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    They haven't. And breathe.

  13. YELLOW CARDpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Oh...

    Jack Hendry is now booked. He pulls down Erling Haaland on halfway.

    The Man City striker was away and Hendry looked like the last man, but it's a looong way from goal.

    Worried VAR might look at this.

  14. 'Scrappy game so far'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

    It's been a very scrappy game. A lot of unforced areas from both sides.

    Scotland don't look like they're going to be cut open any time soon, and Norway have been wasteful in wide areas with their crosses into the box. From a Scotland point of view, it's been more positive.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    John McGinn is in the book.

    He leaves one on Martin Odegaard on about halfway. It's cheap to be honest.

  16. Quiet Haaland... too quietpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Erling Haaland has only had six touches, by the way. The lowest amount in the Norway team.

    Just one has come in the box. Aye, I'm perfectly aware he's now going to score five.

    Haaland heat mapImage source, Opta
  17. Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Offt... that looked good.

    Ryan Christie leaps at the back post and sets up John McGinn. The Aston Villa man leathers it first time but his goalbound effort is blocked.

  18. 'Performance doesn't matter'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    It's not been a good performance so far from Scotland, but given where we are in the group, the performance doesn't matter tonight.

    It's all about coming away with one or three points.

    Battling for ballImage source, SNS
  19. Postpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Andy Robertson has easily been Scotland's main man today.

    He gets another ball into the Norway box, it's a cracker as well, but Lyndon Dykes isn't on the same wavelength.

  20. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Norway 0-0 Scotland

    Alexander Sorloth rises highest again to meet a header, but the angle is tough and his header is nae danger to Angus Gunn.