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Hangeland: Biggest Night in Norwegian Football History

Brede Hangeland described Norway's upcoming match against Brazil as 'maybe the biggest night in Norwegian football history' before the crucial quarterfinal.

Norway's player representative Brede Hangeland called the upcoming match against Brazil 'maybe the biggest night in Norwegian football history' just hours before kickoff. He hopes to use the attention from the match in the US and back home in Norway as extra energy for the team. afrikasportnews.co.za

The right-back position is causing some concern as Julian Ryerson is injured and his replacement Marcus Holmgren Pedersen has been struggling. Coach Ståle Solbakken mentioned there's been some 'small fuss' at the position. Hangeland declined to reveal the lineup for the match, which kicks off at 22:00 and will be broadcast on NRK1 and NRK TV.