Portugal beat Norway in Oslo in the Nations League — Anadolu Agency

Portugal's national team defeated Norway 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League Group A4 match in Oslo, Norway. The Portuguese held on to their narrow advantage, Anadolu Agency reports.

Match progress

Norway started the match more actively with the support of the home crowd and sought to find Erling Haaland in the penalty area regularly. However, Portugal opened the scoring in the 17th minute: João Félix received the ball outside the penalty area and accurately struck it into the left corner of the goal. Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland was unable to reach the ball.

Before the break, the hosts had chances to level the score but failed to deliver a decisive shot. Portugal went into halftime with the lead.

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Nyland's mistake

Norway equalized in the 51st minute. Diogo Costa saved Martin Ødegaard's free kick, but the ball then fell to Haaland, who scored from close range.

Three minutes later, Portugal took the lead again. Nyland, taking a goal kick, passed the ball straight to Gonçalo Ramos. The Portuguese forward advanced toward the unguarded goal and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to make it 2-1.

After conceding the second goal, Norway intensified the pressure and sent balls into the opponent's penalty area. The Portuguese team dropped deeper into defense and preserved its advantage until the final whistle.