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Odegaard on Target as Norway Draw with Morocco

On Sunday, Morocco and Norway drew 1-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, with Norway captain Martin Odegaard equalizing 15 minutes from time in a World Cup warm-up match.
Brahim Diaz gave Morocco an early lead in the seventh minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, setting up the clash for the North Africans who were semi-finalists four years ago in Qatar.
After Oscar Bobb jinked into the penalty area and laid off a short pass, Odegaard leveled the match with a smart left-footed finish despite hot conditions that affected both teams throughout the encounter.
Kristian Thorstvedt nearly secured a victory for Norway with nine minutes remaining, but his header from a Julian Ryerson free kick went narrowly wide as Morocco defended stoutly to avoid defeat.
Morocco opens their World Cup campaign against Brazil in New York this Saturday, while Norway faces Iraq in Boston on June 16 in their respective tournament openers.

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