Maren Mjelde's free kick helps Norway hold Germany to draw

Updated: May 17, 2023, 06:16 am
Maren Mjelde's goal gave Norway a draw against favorites Germany on Thursday.
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OTTAWA -- Maren Mjelde scored on a free kick in the second half, giving Norway a 1-1 draw against top-ranked Germany on Thursday in the Women's World Cup.

Anja Mittag put two-time champion Germany ahead in the sixth minute with her 37th international goal, chipping past Ingrid Hjelmseth after the goalkeeper failed to control Dzsenifer Marozsan's shot.

Mjelde curled in a free kick from just outside the penalty area in the 61st minute for her 11th international goal.

Germany outshot Norway 27-4.

Both teams are 1-0-1 with four points, and Germany leads Group B on goal difference.

Germany closes group play against Thailand on Monday, when Norway faces Ivory Coast.