Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: Australia will continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia with an international friendly against Norway in Oslo in March.
The match against Lars Lagerbäck’s side will be played at the 28,000-capacity Ullevaal Stadion on March 23, and will represent the third meeting between Australia and Norway at senior men’s international level.
The Socceroos first played Norway in Sydney in January 1997, a game Australia won 1-0 thanks to Robbie Hooker’s 72nd minute strike.
Australia also met Norway in London in November 2004, a year prior to the team’s successful qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany. Goals to Tim Cahill and Josip Skoko ensured Australia departed Craven Cottage with a 2-2 draw to their credit.
The Socceroos’ match against Norway in Oslo will be the first of two friendlies that Australia will play in March’s FIFA window. Football Federation Australia (FFA) is close to finalising the second international friendly, and will announce further match details soon.
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