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Portugal fought back to beat Norway 2-1 in their Nations League clash at the Ullevaal Stadion yesterday, despite being outplayed for long periods.
João Félix put Portugal ahead in the 17th minute after being set up by Pedro Neto, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead at half-time.
Norway responded strongly after the break and equalised through Erling Haaland in the 51st minute, with Patrick Berg providing the assist.
But Portugal restored their lead three minutes later when Gonçalo Ramos struck in the 54th minute to make it 2-1.
Norway dominated possession with 62.2 per cent and created more attacking opportunities, recording 21 shots to Portugal’s 12.
The hosts also had six shots on target, compared with Portugal’s four, while they won seven corners to Portugal’s two.
Norway also completed 561 passes with an 86.1 per cent accuracy rate, compared with Portugal’s 349 passes at 80.8 per cent.
Despite Norway’s pressure, Portugal’s goalkeeper made five saves to keep his side ahead, while Norway’s goalkeeper made two.
Portugal also had to withstand sustained pressure late in the match, with Norway recording 34 touches inside the visitors’ penalty area compared with Portugal’s 13.
The victory gives Portugal another important result in their Nations League campaign, while Norway will rue failing to convert their greater possession and attacking pressure into points.
