Nusa helps Norway beat Wales 3-1 to keep Nations League hopes alive
Norway must beat Denmark in Copenhagen to reach the quarter-finals, with defeat or a draw leaving relegation or a playoff ahead.
Norway kept its UEFA Nations League quarter-final hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Wales at Ullevaal Stadium, where Antonio Nusa broke the deadlock around the hour mark.
The RB Leipzig winger, 21, scored with a low shot from the area's edge. He finished with four shots and three chances created, while also making nine progressive carries and drawing two fouls.
Wales coach Craig Bellamy rated Nusa among the world's best three or four wingers, according to VG. Bellamy said he would seek to sign him if he worked at a leading club and had sufficient funds. Norwegian media also praised the attacker, with Tipsbladet giving him an 8/10 rating and VG likening one dribble to Ronaldinho.
With six points after five matches, Norway occupies third place in League A Group 4. Denmark is second, three points ahead. Winning their final group meeting in Copenhagen would send Norway into the quarter-finals; otherwise, Norway faces a relegation playoff or direct demotion to League B.
Across 35 international appearances, Nusa has contributed 10 goals and 10 assists. His Leipzig record for the 2026-27 season stands at six goals and eight assists from 15 matches.
