OSLO, Norway (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters lit flares and waved flags as they marched to the stadium ahead of Norway's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel on Saturday.

Public broadcaster NRK said around 1,000 protesters arrived at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.

A banner about the war in Gaza was carried by the protesters in what appeared to be a peaceful march.

A police line formed close to the stadium but at a measured distance from the protesters, some of whom chanted “Shut down the embassy”, while others carried red cards and one woman held up a small sign saying “Game Over Israel.”

A few dozen fans stayed to continue protesting outside the stadium once the match started.

The venue was almost full, with 22,000 to 23,000 spectators inside. Capacity was reduced by 3,000, fron

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