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Ramos winner gives Portugal 2-1 Nations League win over Norway
September 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM · Updated 18d ago
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15 reports · 13 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 15 hours
Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner as Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo, making it two wins from two in the Nations League.
- Gonçalo Ramos, starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, scored the winner in the 54th minute after intercepting a pass from Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.
- Erling Haaland equalized six minutes into the second half, his record-extending 22nd UEFA Nations League goal.
- João Félix opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a low finish from the edge of the box.
- Ronaldo, 41, remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes as Portugal secured a second straight Group A4 win.
- Portugal moved top of Group A4 with six points from two games, with Norway second on three points.
- Haaland's 51st-minute equalizer was his 65th goal in 57 international appearances.
- Portugal scored twice from just 10 shots despite Norway's 59% possession and 20 attempts.
- Ronaldo's full-time bench role was his first complete absence from an official Portugal match in 18 years, ending a streak dating to June 2008.
- Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo's bench role was a tactical decision, not fatigue, and hinted he could return against Denmark.












