She played on the Norwegian team that won silver medals at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.

[4] At the final of UEFA Women's Euro 1993 Hegstad scored the only goal against hosts Italy in Cesena.

[6] She also played varsity college soccer in the United States for North Carolina Tar Heels.

[7] After her football career Hegstad became manager of the Coop Mega chain of supermarkets.

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