Norway 2010 Home kit Small

Condition: ★★★★★  

Simple and Classy. This kit is a size Small manufactured by Umbro. 

Norway’s national football team performance in 2010 was marked by a strong start to the UEFA Euro 2012 qualification campaign and some promising results under head coach Egil "Drillo" Olsen. Here's a detailed breakdown of their performance:

Key Results

In 2010, Norway played several international matches, including friendlies and competitive UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers:

Friendly Matches

• March 3, 2010: Norway 1–0 Slovakia
  • Goal by John Carew secured a narrow victory.
• May 29, 2010: Norway 2–1 Montenegro
  • A solid performance with goals from Erik Huseklepp and Morten Gamst Pedersen.
• August 11, 2010: Norway 2–1 France
  • Notable win against France in Oslo, with Huseklepp scoring a critical goal.

UEFA Euro 2012 Qualification

Norway began their qualification campaign in Group H in September 2010, delivering impressive results:

• September 3, 2010: Norway 2–1 Iceland
  • A come-from-behind victory; goals by Brede Hangeland and Mohammed Abdellaoue.
• September 7, 2010: Norway 1–0 Portugal
  • A landmark win against a strong Portugal team; the winning goal was scored by Erik Huseklepp.
• October 8, 2010: Cyprus 1–2 Norway
  • Another crucial victory with goals from John Arne Riise and John Carew.

Key Players

1. Erik Huseklepp: The standout performer of the year, scoring vital goals in both friendlies and qualifiers.
2. John Carew: A consistent presence in the attack, contributing with goals and leadership.
3. John Arne Riise: Instrumental on the left flank, both defensively and offensively.
4. Brede Hangeland: Commanded the defense with his towering presence and scored critical goals.

Highlights

1. Victory Against Portugal: The 1–0 win in September was a highlight of the year, showcasing Norway's resilience and tactical discipline.
2. Climbing the FIFA Rankings: Norway finished the year ranked 12th globally, a significant improvement that reflected their strong performances.