The final scoreline recorded four goals to none in favour of the Norwegian side at Sarpsborg Stadium on Sunday, 7 October 2026.

Norway secured their victory through goals from Willumsen, Aasdokken, Nielsen and Waehler during the contest.

Head coach Danielle McDowell Tuffey managed a squad of twenty players for the match while Julie Nelson provided assistance in Norway.

The Northern Ireland team competed within League A Group 1 as part of their qualification journey for the upcoming tournament.

Their opponents included top seeds and mini-tournament hosts Norway alongside Austria and Italy in this competition structure.

Northern Ireland started the game brightly before defender Sara Devany found attacker Abi Curley out wide.

Curley's cross into the area was gathered effectively by the Norwegian goalkeeper to deny an early opening.

Midfielder Iselin Hamnvik attempted a shot which was blocked as Norway applied sustained pressure throughout the first period.

Striker Mathilde Aasdokken took an attempt on goal before winger Leah Roaas swept her own effort wide of the target.

Captain Live Balmforth missed a significant chance for the hosts during the opening phase of play.

Northern Ireland keeper Ifeoma Agoha pushed out a close-range strike to keep the scoreline level in the early stages.

Attacker Grace Murray's corner was cleared by the Norwegian defence on the twenty-seventh minute.

Three minutes later midfielder Grace Guest struck from the edge of the area but failed to convert.