Kari Nielsen (born 26 May 1959) is a former Norwegian footballer, known as the first goal scorer for the Norway women's national football team.[1][2]

Kari Nielsen
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-05-26) 26 May 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Sør-Odal, Norway
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978-1987 Asker
International career
1978-1987 Norway 49 (14)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  Norway
UEFA Women's Championship
Gold medal – first place Norway 1987 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

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Nielsen was also part of the Norwegian team at the 1987 European Championships. Kari Nielsen scored 14 goals in 49 appearances for Norway.[3]

Honours

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Norway

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gossen god som gull". Aftenposten.
  2. ^ "Vil vinne gull i homo-lekene". Bergens Tidende.
  3. ^ Fotballforbund, Norges. "Kari Nielsen - Profil". Norges Fotballforbund.