Joao Felix opened the scoring for Portugal in the match Nations League They faced Norway with a beautiful shot from the edge of the penalty area.
The Al Nassr striker scored for the second time in as many games to give the Seleção a 1-0 lead after just 17 minutes in Oslo, ending a smooth move from the visitors.
Both teams threatened in the first minutes, but it was Portugal that took the lead when Nuno Mendes passed the ball to Pedro Neto, who moved forward before finding Felix on the edge of the penalty area.
The 26-year-old took touch before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom left corner in precise style.
This is Felix’s second goal in as many matches with the Seleção, after scoring the goal in a 1-0 win over Wales last week.
Both teams are looking forward to achieving two consecutive victories in the Nations League, as Norway beat Denmark 3-2.
Norway confirms the lineup
Norway starting lineup: Nyland, Ryerson, Ajer, Heegem, Orsnes, Odegaard, Berg, Berg, Nosa, Haaland, Schildrup.
Subs: Selvik, Tangvik, Ostigardm Sjovold, Pedersen, Blomberg, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Bobb, Botheim, Strand-Larsen
Portugal confirms its squad
Portugal starting lineup: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Vega, Mendes, Baleña, Neves, Conceição, Felix, Neto, Ramos.
Subs: Silva, Soares, Araujo, Tavares, Ignacio, Neves, Vitinha, Silva, Trincao, Leao, Ronaldo.
Where to watch Norway vs Portugal: TV and online broadcast
The Norway vs. Portugal match will be shown live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm GMT on Sunday, September 27.
Nations League table
Group 1
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position 1, 2, 3: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League C)
Group 2
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position 1, 2, 3: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League C)
Group 3
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position 1: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League B)
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position 2: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (Relegation – League B/C)
Group 4
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position 1: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League B)
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position 2: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (Relegation – League B/C)
