Ramos gifts Portugal the Nations League win in Oslo
Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Norway in the Nations League, thanks to the decisive goal from Gonçalo Ramos. The result confirms the top spot in Group A4 and ends Norway's 14-game unbeaten run at home, keeping qualification hopes alive.
Match details
Gonçalo Ramos was placed in the starting lineup in Oslo, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The young Milan striker repaid Jorge Jesus with the winning goal, while Norway responded with an equaliser from Erling Haaland.
João Félix had put the Portuguese ahead in the twentieth minute. Six minutes later, in the second half, Erling Haaland equalised, capitalising on a header from Patrick Berg.
Ørjan Nyland delivered a direct ball to Ramos, who lofted a chip into the net for his twelfth international goal. A second attempt was ruled out by VAR for a marginal offside.
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After the match, the Milan star posted on Instagram: “Great victory! Come on Portugal.” View the post on Instagram to see the celebration. In the press release the name also appears without the cedilla, as Goncalo.
With this win, Portugal has won both opening matches of the Nations League and tops Group A4, ending Norway's fourteen-game unbeaten streak at home.
Ramos, who joined Milan this summer, has already scored once in Serie A. Despite criticism, the coaching staff praises his link‑up play.