Portugal beats Norway 2-1, becomes first Nations League quarter-finalist
Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 on Sunday to become the first team to reach the Nations League quarter-finals.
Kristoffer Ajer opened the scoring for Norway with a stunning effort from outside the penalty area. Joao Cancelo equalised with a powerful finish.
Goncalo Ramos secured Portugal's victory in the 86th minute. Coach Jorge Jesus had benched Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of camp on Wednesday.
In other Nations League results, Jurgen Klopp's Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in Thessaloniki. The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 thanks to Joshua Zirkzee's tap-in to move top of their group.
Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th international appearance in the win.
- Portugal 2 Norway 1
- Final score
- 86th minute
- Winning goal time
- 100th international appearance
- Van Dijk milestone
- Tap-in from Reijnders cross
- Zirkzee winner
Why it mattersPortugal's quarter-final spot signals they remain a force in international football without relying on Ronaldo, reshaping expectations around the team.
AustraliaAustralian fans following Nations League progress now have Portugal through to the knockout stage, with ongoing group drama for other nations.
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