Hege RiiseNorwayNorway National Soccer TeamSoccerSportsSports - AsiaSwitzerlandWomen's World Cup Hegerberg on the bench to start Norway’s Women’s World Cup R16 game against Japan by Ethan Kim August 5, 2023 written by Ethan Kim August 5, 2023 0 comment Bookmark 15 Norway’s celebrated forward, Ada Hegerberg, is set to begin the Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash against Japan from the bench, as announced on Saturday. Hegerberg, a past recipient of the Ballon d’Or, hasn’t set foot on the pitch since Norway’s 1-0 defeat to New Zealand in the tournament’s inaugural match on July 20. Originally scheduled to play in the group-stage game against Switzerland, she had to pull out just prior to the game due to a groin injury. In Hegerberg’s absence, coach Hege Riise of Norway has opted for Sophie Roman Haug as the leading forward. Haug had an impressive outing in Norway’s 6-0 victory over the Philippines, contributing a hat-trick to conclude the group stage. Interestingly, Riise had netted a goal in 1995 when Norway, the then World Cup champions, thrashed Japan 4-0 in their sole World Cup encounter to date. After falling behind Switzerland in Group A, Norway progressed to the next stage. Meanwhile, Japan topped Group C following their dominant 4-0 win over Spain. In another round of 16 matchup earlier on Saturday in Auckland, Spain managed to bounce back from their previous defeat, trouncing Switzerland 5-1. For complete World Cup coverage from AP, visit: https://bigbignews.net/fifa-womens-world-cup Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ada HegerbergWhy is Ada Hegerberg starting on the bench for Norway’s Women’s World Cup round of 16 match against Japan?Who will be the leading forward for Norway in the absence of Ada Hegerberg?How did Norway and Japan perform in the group stages of the Women’s World Cup?Who won in the previous round of 16 match?More about Ada Hegerberg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ada Hegerberg Why is Ada Hegerberg starting on the bench for Norway’s Women’s World Cup round of 16 match against Japan? Ada Hegerberg, a star forward for Norway, is starting from the bench due to a groin injury. She hasn’t played since the tournament opener on July 20, when Norway lost 1-0 to New Zealand. Hegerberg was scheduled to start against Switzerland in the group stage but withdrew just before kickoff because of her injury. Who will be the leading forward for Norway in the absence of Ada Hegerberg? In the absence of Ada Hegerberg, Sophie Roman Haug will be the leading forward for Norway. Haug had a remarkable performance in Norway’s 6-0 win over the Philippines in the group stage, scoring a hat-trick. How did Norway and Japan perform in the group stages of the Women’s World Cup? Norway finished second in Group A, behind Switzerland. On the other hand, Japan finished at the top of Group C, after beating Spain 4-0. Who won in the previous round of 16 match? In the earlier round of 16 game, Spain bounced back from their loss to Japan in the group stages and won 5-1 over Switzerland. More about Ada Hegerberg Ada Hegerberg’s Profile Women’s World Cup Overview Details on Norway Women’s Football Team FIFA World Cup Coverage Sophie Roman Haug’s Performance You Might Be Interested In Crisis Involving Luis Rubiales Casts Shadow on European Football’s Prestigious Monaco Gala AP PHOTOS: Women’s World Cup highlights New York Red Bulls try to end road losing streak in game against the Philadelphia Union Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women’s World Cup knockout game against familiar foe Spanish Soccer Player Refutes Federation President’s Claim of Consensual Kiss AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa – June 23-29, 2023 Ada HegerbergHege RiiseNorwayNorway National Soccer TeamNorway vs JapanSoccerSports - AsiaSwitzerlandWomen's World Cup Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Ethan Kim Follow Author Ethan Kim is a world news reporter who covers breaking news stories from around the globe. He has reported on everything from natural disasters to international conflicts, and he is dedicated to bringing his readers accurate and timely information. previous post Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark next post Miyazawa scores her 5th goal of Women’s World Cup as Japan beats Norway 3-1 to reach quarterfinals You may also like Bookmark Derrick Rose and Marcus Smart Clarify Roles: Focused... October 3, 2023 Bookmark Trevor Bauer, Former MLB Pitcher, and Accuser Resolve... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula... October 2, 2023 Bookmark U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, Spearheaded by Simone Biles,... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Adam Wainwright Vowed to Bring Home a Puppy... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Allegation of Coerced Kiss Leads to Victim’s Helplessness,... October 2, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
