Republic of Ireland 1-2 Norway: Report

17 November 2010 19:09

Morten Gamst Pedersen proved the Republic of Ireland's tormentor as Norway came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at the Aviva Stadium.

- Republic of Ireland 1-2 Norway: As it happened

The Blackburn midfielder ruined keeper Shay Given's record 109th appearance for Ireland by curling home a superb 34th-minute free-kick to cancel out Shane Long's fifth-minute penalty.

But there was worse to come for Giovanni Trapattoni's men when Pedersen provided the cross from which Erik Huseklepp scored the winner with just four minutes remaining.

Source: DSG