Haaland Meets Ronaldo
Norway and Portugal Clash in Crucial UEFA Nations League Group Match
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Norway host Portugal in a UEFA Nations League Group A4 match in Oslo, with both teams seeking a second straight win after Norway beat Denmark 3-2 and Portugal defeated Wales 1-0. The match spotlights Erling Haaland, who scored twice against Denmark, and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose chances were limited in Portugal’s opener. Norway will look to captain Martin Ødegaard to create opportunities for Haaland, while Portugal can call on a deep attack under new coach Jorge Jesus. The result could give either side an early advantage in the group.
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Haaland had scored 64 international goals in 56 appearances before the match, following his brace against Denmark.
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Norway were without suspended defender David Møller Wolfe, sent off against Denmark, and injured forward Alexander Sørloth.
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Portugal had won eight of its previous 11 meetings with Norway; the sides’ last meeting was a 3-0 Portugal win in 2016.
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Against Wales, Ronaldo had a goal ruled out for offside and was substituted in the 67th minute.
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