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How Wales successfully contained Erling Haaland ahead of Norway clash
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy explains the tactical blueprint his team used to shackle star striker Erling Haaland ahead of their Nations League match in Oslo.
Ahead of their Nations League match in Oslo, Wales are preparing to face Norway and the daunting task of stopping striker Erling Haaland. When the two sides met a month ago in Cardiff, Wales secured a 2-1 victory by successfully keeping the prolific forward at bay, limiting him to just two shots and cutting off supply lines from playmaker Martin Odegaard. Head coach Craig Bellamy opted for a high-risk, high-reward strategy rather than sitting back or engaging in a physical contest. By maintaining a high defensive line and denying Haaland time and space on the ball, Wales prevented the forward from dictating the game.
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