Portugal vs Norway Nations League clash ended in a 2-1 victory for Portugal on Sunday, October 4, as Gonçalo Ramos scored the decisive goal to secure another win for his team.
Norway took the lead through Kristoffer Ajer in the 36th minute.
Portugal responded quickly, with João Cancelo equalising two minutes later to make it 1-1. The teams went into half-time level.
Portugal continued to press after the break and completed the comeback in the 79th minute.
Ramos found the net after a move involving Vitinha and João Félix, giving the hosts all three points.
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The victory kept Portugal unbeaten in League A, Group 4, and secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with two group matches remaining.
Portugal had also defeated Norway 2-1 in their previous meeting on September 27.
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Portugal’s squad after leaving the national team camp during the international break.
Ramos started in his place and scored the winning goal.
Norway suffered another setback when Erling Haaland was substituted after 67 minutes. Norway manager Ståle Solbakken later expressed concern about the striker’s workload and physical condition.
The extent of any injury was not immediately clear.
Portugal also finished the match with 10 players after Francisco Conceição received a red card in the closing stages.
Despite the dismissal, Portugal held on to their lead and completed the victory.
The result strengthened Portugal’s position at the top of Group 4, while Norway were left needing strong performances in their remaining fixtures to improve their standing.
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