Experts Shocked by Dry Pitch in Brazil-Norway Match

NRK football experts Andrine Hegerberg and Kristoffer Løkberg expressed surprise at the dry pitch before Brazil's match with Norway in New Jersey. "It's very surprising," Hegerberg said, questioning why FIFA's strict watering rules weren't followed. forestarrow.rest

The experts believe the dry conditions will benefit Norway. "If it's as dry as it is now, the ball will move very slowly," Løkberg explained. "Even though Brazil is favored and wants the ball on the ground, our Norwegian team benefits from a ball that can be moved quickly."