OSLO, April 17 (Reuters) - Norway held World Cup-bound Sweden to a 0-0 draw at home on Wednesday in a low-key friendly that produced very little excitement.

Both teams created a few chances in an otherwise pedestrian first half, with Norway's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Sweden's Fredrik Ljungberg each coming close.

Celtic forward Henrik Larsson, Europe's most prolific striker last season, had the best goal-scoring opportunity after the break when he broke clear of the Norway defence only to shoot wide with just the keeper to beat.