Norway led the United States 2-0 at half time in the Olympic women's soccer match in Qinhuangdao Wednesday evening.

Norway had a flying start with both goals scored in the first four minutes. Leni Larsen Kaurin opening the scoring with a header in the 2nd minute when American goalie Hope Solo bumped into defender Lori Chalupny.

Melissa Wiik added the second two minutes later when she dinked the ball to Solo's right hand corner.

(Xinhua News Agency August 6, 2008)