UEFA Nations League – Felix scores as Portugal defeats Norway 2-1.

The second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group D featured a key match, with Portugal defeating Norway 2-1 away from home thanks to goals from João Félix and Gonzalo Ramos.

Eight minutes into the match, Portugal created an attacking opportunity. Diaz passed the ball to Pedro Neto, who followed up with a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked by an opposing player. In the 10th minute, Norwegian striker Antonio Nusa received the ball and shot, but the shot was cleared.

In the 12th minute, Conceição chipped a pass into the penalty area, and João Neves headed the ball, but it went over the post. In the 13th minute, Norway attempted a counter-attack, with Ødegaard chipping a pass from the penalty area, and Haaland volleying the ball, but it was saved by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

In the 16th minute, Conceição was brought down by Julian Reilson while attempting a breakthrough, and the referee showed Reilson a yellow card. In the 17th minute, Pedro Neto dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back, where Felix, positioned at the edge of the box, fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Portugal a 1-0 lead.

In the 22nd minute, Christopher Ajer headed the ball across, and Høgem's shot went wide. In the 31st minute, Ødegaard took a corner, and Høgem's header went wide. In the 34th minute, João Neves dealt with the defense and passed the ball across, where Felix received it and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Norwegian goalkeeper Erjen Nyland.

In the 35th minute, Antonio Nusa delivered a cross from the left wing, and Haaland's header was saved by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. In the 41st minute, Hegham headed the ball across, and Sander Berg's shot from the penalty area was cleared.

In the first half stoppage time, Antonio Nusa chipped the ball into the box, and Haaland headed it towards goal, but the ball was intercepted by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Ødegaard took a free kick but it was blocked by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Then Patrick Berg headed the ball across, and Haaland pushed it into the net to help Norway equalize the score at 1-1.

In the 54th minute, Norwegian goalkeeper Erjen Nyland made a mistake during the kickoff, allowing Gonzalo Ramos to gain possession and chip the ball over the goalkeeper from the edge of the penalty area, giving Portugal a 2-1 lead over Norway again.

In the 58th minute, Eryan Nylan made another mistake while clearing the ball, and Gonzalo Ramos immediately shot it into the empty net. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that Gonzalo Ramos was offside, and the goal was disallowed. In the 65th minute, Christopher Ajer fouled Nuno Mendes and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 78th minute, Antonio Nusa played a long pass, and Sheldrup received it and shot, but it was cleared by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. In the 88th minute, Odegaard received a pass from Sheldrup near the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the second half stoppage time, Sheldrup took a corner kick, and Haaland headed the ball but it went wide.

Portugal ultimately defeated Norway 2-1 away from home, securing their second consecutive victory.

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