A successful start to the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers followed, breaking a run of eight games without victory, as Norway won 4–1 in Hungary, their largest away win in a qualifier since October 2001,[5] after a string of "amateurish mistakes" by the hosts.[6] It was followed by another victory, against Moldova, but after that, Norway scored only one point in the next three qualifying matches. The team improved with two home ground 4–0 wins in a row (against Hungary and Malta). They also showed great shape by beating Argentina 2–1 in a friendly match at Ullevaal. Then they got a 1–0 victory in Moldova before drawing 2–2 with Greece, in a match Norway had the upper hand. Norway then played away to Bosnia and Hercegovina, winning 2–0 without really impressing. This gave Norway a very good chance of qualification if they won their following game against Turkey. However, Norway lost 1–2 after a poor performance, and were eliminated in the final round of qualification, with Turkey securing their place with a victory against Bosnia and Hercegovina.[7] Norway competed against Netherlands, Scotland, Macedonia and Iceland in Group 9 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Europe[8], considered by many to be the weakest of the 9 groups due to Norway's poor play in recent matches. After draws with Iceland, Scotland and Macedonia and two defeats to the Netherlands, Norway managed a surprising offensive outburst during a 4–0 win over Scotland in Oslo.
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