Antonio Nusa and Ørjan Nyland (Norway)

After being rested against Wales, Antonio Nusa returned to Norway’s starting XI in Portugal, while Ørjan Nyland was left out for the first time during this international break. The Leipzig goalkeeper watched on as Portugal dominated possession, with Norway looking to threaten on the counter. That played to Toni’s strengths, with his willingness to take players on making him a constant threat down the left.

In typical Nusa fashion – a dribble, a feint and a shot – Toni created the first chance of the game before a stunning long-range strike from Kristoffer Ajer found the far corner to put Norway ahead (36’). Portugal’s response was every bit as impressive, however, as João Cancelo fired a bouncing ball into the top corner (38’).

There was little in the way of goalmouth action for much of the rest of the game in Porto. Erling Haaland passed up the best chance after the restart from a tight angle before Toni’s evening came to an end in the 74th minute. He and Ny then watched from the sidelines as Gonçalo Ramos scored Portugal’s winner in the 79th minute. A third successive 2-1 defeat leaves Norway bottom of their group.

Norway 3-2 Denmark
Norway 1-2 Portugal
Wales 2–1 Norway
Portugal 2–1 Norway