Hanche Olsen's Shocking Collision During Norway vs Austria Match
Hanche Olsen's Frightening Collision
During the highly anticipated Norway vs Austria match, Hanche Olsen suffered a severe collision with teammate Sander Berge. Reports indicate that after falling to the ground and receiving medical attention, he returned to play. However, his condition remained concerning as he repeatedly sat on the field holding his head. Ultimately, Olsen was substituted for Jostein Gundersen after a prolonged presence on the field.
Experts Weigh In
TV2 reporter Jesper Mathisen expressed disbelief at Olsen re-entering the game after such a hit. Kjetil Rekdal, commenting on the situation, labeled it as madness to allow him to continue playing, hoping it wasn't a concussion. Further assessment revealed that Olsen sustained a significant neck injury, necessitating medical imaging.
Team Adjustments and Game Dynamics
Norwegian coach Ståle Solbakken made tactical changes ahead of the match against Austria. The team adopted a new formation and took on a more direct style of play, resulting in a lead after just nine minutes, thanks to Felix Horn Myhre's goal. However, Austria equalized through Marcel Sabitzer just before halftime.
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