Ottawa - A second half Maren Mjelde equaliser grabbed a 1-1 draw for Norway against top ranked Germany in a clash of former champions which leaves Group B wide open in the Women's World Cup.
Anja Mittag had put 2003 and 2007 champions Germany ahead after just six minutes with her fourth goal of the tournament following her hat-trick in their opening 10-0 whipping of Ivory Coast.
But midfielder Mjelde equalised for 1995 winners Norway with a stunning free kick past former world player of the year Nadine Angerer in the Germany goal after 61 minutes.
The result leaves Germany and Norway both top of Group B with four points, with one game to play.
Thailand, who lost their opener to Norway 4-0, play fellow newcomers Ivory Coast in the other group game later Thursday.
In the final round of group games on Monday, Germany play Thailand in Winnipeg and Norway take on the Ivory Coast in Moncton.
AFP
