Soccer-Norway hero Roman Haug no fan of hat-trick spotlight


Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group A - Norway v Philippines - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - July 30, 2023 Norway's Sophie Roman Haug celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/David Rowland

(Reuters) - Norway striker Sophie Roman Haug usually prefers to let her football skills do the talking, but a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines has thrust her into the spotlight as her side seek to turn their World Cup fortunes around.

Deputising for the injured Ada Hegerberg, Roman Haug's goals helped Norway grab a spot in the last 16, and that match can't come quick enough for the 24-year-old who makes no secret of how uneasy she is at being the centre of attention.

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