VALENCIA, Spain — Sergio Ramos’ penalty goal ensured Spain beat Norway 2-1 to start its European Championship qualifying campaign on Saturday. Spain dominated the first half but only Rodrigo Moreno could convert his scoring chance in the 16th. Norway equalized in the 65th when forward Joshua King netted a penalty kick after substitute Bjorn Johnsen was fouled by Inigo Martinez in the area. Also in Group F, Sweden beat Romania 2-1, while Malta defeated the Faroe Islands 2-1. Spain kept threatening to score a second goal, as Moreno and Martinez missed from close in, and Norway goalkeeper Rune Jarstein turned back efforts by Morata and Asensio before halftime.

Source: National Post March 23, 2019 21:56 UTC