Norway 1-2 Portugal: Five key takeaways from UEFA Nations League game
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Selecao beat Norway to win the second game of the competition.
Portugal continued their impressive run under the new manager after they beat Norway 2-1 in their second group match of the UEFA Nations League. In the buildup to the game, Ronaldo’s exclusion from the starting lineup was surprising, but the Selecao began the game on the front foot. Joao Felix gave them a lead in the 17th minute before Erling Haaland pulled one back for Norway.
However, Jorge Jesus’ side were able to find the winner with Goncalo Ramos, who got the nod ahead of Ronaldo, scoring the winner.
Key talking points from the UEFA Nations League game
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5. Ronaldo remained an unused substitute against Norway
Cristiano Ronaldo was not used as a replacement for Portugal’s match against Norway in the UEFA Nations League. Instead, Gonçalo Ramos was used as the centre striker by Portugal’s head coach, Jorge Jesus.
The 41-year-old skipper was benched as part of a tactical rotation and workload management plan, according to sources. Three days before, Ronaldo had started and played 65 minutes in Portugal’s 1-0 victory over Wales; he was replaced in the second half because of exhaustion.
4. Portugal make two wins under Jorge Jesus
Portugal began their UEFA Nations League run under new head coach Jorge Jesus, with a 1-0 victory over Wales. It featured a goal by João Félix. They defeated Norway 2-1 to extend their winning streak under the new head coach.
3. Gonçalo Ramos’ goal helps Portugal beat Norway
In their current UEFA Nations League encounter at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Portugal beat Norway 2-1. Gonçalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting lineup, scored an outstanding goal in the second half to put the visitors comfortably in control. Selecao regained the lead thanks to Ramos, who intercepted a clearance to chip the custodian for his first goal.
2. Erling Haaland remains Norway’s best goalscorer
In Norway’s UEFA Nations League encounter against Selecao, Erling Haaland scored his 64th international goal, extending his lead as the country’s all-time best scorer. Haaland became the nation’s top scorer, surpassing Jørgen Juve’s long-standing record of 33 goals. He is at the top of the UEFA Nations League’s all-time scoring charts.
1. João Félix maintains his goalscoring form
In the 17th minute of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League group stage encounter against Norway, João Félix scored a spectacular long-range opening goal. Following up on his earlier goal against Wales, Félix broke the impasse early with a brilliant shot to put the Selecao ahead 1-0.
Who won the game?
Portugal won the game 2-1.
Where do Portugal stand in the group?
They are first in Group D.
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