Kristoffer Ajer and Joao Cancelo each scored stunning goals in the first half of the UEFA Nations League clash between Portugal and Norway. Portugal went into the game looking to make it four wins from four to start their Nations League title defence, knowing that a victory could be enough clinch their place in the quarter-finals. But they fell behind in the 36th minute to a remarkable long-range goal from a very unlikely source as Brentford defender Ajer broke the deadlock.After Portugal failed to deal with Martin Odegaards free-kick delivery, Ajer unleashed a first-time strike from the edge of the area with the outside of his boot, Diogo Costa left with no chance as the ball flew into the far corner.Yet the lead was short-lived as Cancelo responded almost instantly.Norway inexplicably allowed a long throw to bounce all the way to the Barcelona full-back, who met the ball with a thunderbolt from the edge of the area that rendered Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik a mere spectator as parity was restored. Topics Norway National Football Team Portugal National Football Team UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Greece v Germany: Confirmed line-ups as Klopps men seek revenge in Nations League Nicholas McGee 4th October, 2026 Portugal v Norway: Confirmed line-ups as defending Nations League champions aim to maintain 100% start Nicholas McGee 4th October, 2026 Italy v Trkiye: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Tom Rostance 4th October, 2026 France v Belgium: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Tom Rostance 4th October, 2026 UEFA Nations League: Scotland grab first win while Switzerland and Finland continue strong starts Lauren Lister 3rd October, 2026 Spain 3-1 Czechia: World champions edge past 10 man Czechia to extend remarkable run Lauren Lister 3rd October, 2026
