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The high point of ...

First Published: Jun 01, 1998

The high point of the tournament for the Norwegians was the unexpected 2-1 win over Brazil, the then World Champions. A mediocre display by the Brazilians saw Norway cancel out a 78th minute strike by Bebeto and then take the match with a late penalty by Rekdal, a decision which created one of the many controversial talking points of this competition.