#Match Report: King scores as Norway floor Panama

Summary

Bournemouth’s Joshua King scored the only goal as Norway beat Panama in their final World Cup warm-up match ahead of the summer World Cup in Russia set to kick off in a week’s time. King headed the ball then, relentlessly, chased down his effort and side-footed home, the ball hitting the post before settling in the net, in the fourth minute for his 13th goal in 34 caps.

Panama outplayed Norway but failed to score, getting only one shot on target but enjoying lions-share possession.Panama will head to their first World Cup with just one goal from their five international matches in 2018.

Highlights

Moments

4′ Goal! Norway 1, Panama 0. Joshua King right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.17′ Attempt. Panama’s Fidel Escobar right footed shot from the resultant free kick just outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.50′ Attempt!. Norway’s Tore Reginiussen heads towards goal from the centre of the box from a corner but his effort is saved in the bottom left corner.59′ Yellow card. Panama’s Michael Murillo is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. He clearly goes for the leg instead of the ball.71′ Attempt blocked. Panama’s Alberto Quintero right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.81′ Attempt missed for Norway. Ola Kamara right footed shot from very close range is too high. What a miss!!