Experts Shocked at Dry Pitch for Brazil-Norway Match

Two hours before kickoff between Brazil and Norway, NRK football experts Andrine Hegerberg and Kristoffer Løkberg were on the pitch at the New Jersey stadium, reacting to the lack of watering. 'It's very surprising,' Hegerberg stated, noting that FIFA has very strict rules that are usually followed. She expressed her desire to see the pitch watered multiple times before match start and warm-up, but confirmed it would not happen. beltedkingfisher.blog

The view was shared by Løkberg, who commented that 'if it's as dry as it is now, the ball will lugge very much.' He noted that while Brazil might be favorites who prefer the ball along the ground, Norway could benefit from a drier pitch that allows for quicker ball movement and transitions.