When Erling Braut Haaland scored the 2-0 goal in the 90th minute, the Norwegians celebrated as if the game was over. Fireworks were set off over Oslo. But extra time never seemed to end, and when Neymar reduced the score to 2-1, the red-clad football fans in the central city park Spikersuppa became nervous.
The referee gave Brazil time for one last attack, and the nervousness among the Norwegian football fans grew into panic. Finally, the signal came - the deafening cheers followed immediately.
"It will be a World Cup medal," says Hovne, amidst hundreds of dancing red-clad people.
Daniel Lauritzen has been partying all night, and now the celebrations continue. He got nervous early in the match when Norway's first goal was ruled out for offside.
“Beat England”
"It's absolutely insane. I'm not a football fan, but the World Cup is something completely unique. I'm just incredibly happy," Lauritzen tells TT.
Did you think you could win?
I was “fifty-fifty”. It is wonderful to be Norwegian today. I am very proud, he says.
How far does Norway go?
I think we can beat England. After that I don't dare say anything more.
The night will be long.
There will be a party until tomorrow morning, he says.
The big screen in the park shows the Norwegian national team players sitting down and doing the famous rowing celebration on the football field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The Norwegian fans row in time with the players on the screen.
“Party all night”
The celebration continued in the capital, with more than 100,000 celebrants. The crowds continued to flow up Karl Johan toward the palace.
There will be a party all night, of course, and in the coming days too, says Anne Vervik, who is celebrating with her friends Emma Blekeli and Ella Kramer Bolstad.
Vervik also believes in a medal.
Norway wins the World Cup.
Numerous fireworks were set off in the commotion. Around 30 people have sought medical attention for “fireworks-related injuries,” although none are serious, Norwegian police say.
