Norway and New Zealand drew 1–1 in an International Friendly on 14 October, with the hosts dominating possession and chance creation but failing to convert their superiority into victory. Playing in a 4–3–3 formation, Norway generated 23 shots and an expected goals value of 1.79, yet managed only six efforts on target, with Antonio Nusa scoring the sole Norwegian goal. New Zealand, operating in a compact 4–2–3–1 shape, proved ruthlessly efficient on the counter, limiting themselves to nine shots but placing five on target and matching Norway's xG output at 1.1. The visitors' goalkeeper made five saves from six shots faced, recording an 80 per cent save percentage despite conceding an expected goals value of 1.0. The result highlighted Norway's creative impotence despite territorial dominance, while New Zealand's defensive discipline and clinical finishing prevented a heavier defeat. Referee Horatiu Fesnic oversaw a relatively even contest. Norway's wastefulness in the final third will concern ahead of competitive fixtures.