Norway rallies to beat Iceland 2-1 in qualifier

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Norway forward Mohammed Abdellaoue's first international goal Friday gave his team a 2-1 come from behind win over Iceland in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship.

The Hannover striker split two defenders at the top of the box before coolly sliding the ball past goalkeeper Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson in a wet and windy match.

Heidar Helguson gave Iceland the lead in the 38th minute, tapping in a low cross from Gylfi Thor Sigurdsson.

Norway leveled in the 59th minute, when captain Brede Hangeland used his height to out-jump Gunnleifsson and head in a corner from AS Roma defender John Arne Riise.