Portugal celebrates a narrow 2-1 victory over Norway on the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League in League A.
Cristiano Ronaldo watches the entire 90 minutes from the substitutes' bench.
The Norwegians seemingly take control early on. However, Portugal celebrates taking the lead.
Joao Felix scores precisely with a low shot after a counter-attack to give Portugal a 1-0 lead (17'). However, Erling Haaland and Co. are not deterred and create several scoring opportunities.
Nevertheless, the Portuguese manage to hold onto their narrow lead until half-time. Shortly after the restart, however, the Norwegians score the more than deserved equalizer.
Haaland scores equalizer, Portugal still wins
Naturally, Haaland strikes again this time. The goal-scorer taps the ball over the line after a free-kick to make it 1-1 (51'). However, the Portuguese regain the lead just three minutes later.
Portugal mercilessly exploits a severe blunder by Norwegian World Cup goalie Örjan Nyland. Nyland plays the ball directly to Goncalo Ramos, whereupon the attacker lobs the ball into the net from 20 meters to make it 2-1.
Subsequently, the Norwegians lack a bit of attacking impetus. Ultimately, they are unable to find a second equalizer, even in the final phase.
Thus, Portugal celebrates another success after their 1-0 opening victory against Wales. For Norway, however, it is their first defeat since the World Cup.
