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Kristoffer Ajer scores for Norway in Nations League match against Portugal

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Kristoffer Ajer scores for Norway in Nations League match against Portugal

Summary

Kristoffer Ajer scored a stunning goal for Norway in their Nations League match against Portugal on October 6, 2026. The Brentford defender gave Norway the lead in the 36th minute with a superb right-footed strike from the edge of the penalty area. However, Portugal equalized through Joao Cancelo and took the lead with a goal from Goncalo Ramos in the 79th minute. Despite finishing the match with ten men after Francisco Conceicao received a red card, Portugal held on for the victory. Cristiano Ronaldo did not play due to a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.

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By the Numbers

•Ajer scored from the edge of the box to open the match.
•Norway led 1-0 until Portugal’s Cancelo equalized.
•Ramos secured the win for Portugal with a goal in the 79th minute.
•Portugal played with ten men after Conceicao's red card.
•Ronaldo was absent from Portugal's lineup due to a managerial dispute.

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Former Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer produced a moment of brilliance for Norway with a stunning goal in their 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal.The Brentford centre-back fired Norway into the le...
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