Portugal Remain Perfect, Xavi’s Netherlands…

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Group 4
Portugal 2-1 Norway

Portugal made it four straight wins in the UEFA Nations League after defeating Norway 2-1 on Sunday night.

The Norwegians opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Martin Odegaard turned provider and picked out Kristoffer Ajer, who finished off from close range.

However, the lead only lasted two minutes when Portugal got back on level terms thanks to Joao Cancelo’s strike.

The hosts were able to bag the winning goal as Goncalo Ramos turned home Joao Felix’s cross with a simple finish, although they also finished the game with 10 players as Francisco Conceicao picked up his second yellow card.

Wales 0-1 Denmark

Denmark returned to winning ways after defeating Wales 1-0 on Sunday night.

After a scoreless first half, the Danes got the breakthrough in the 75th minute when Rasmus Hojlund fired home his second goal in as many games.

The Welsh remain winless since their promotion to League A.

Group 2
Greece 0-0 Germany

Germany ended their international break with a disappointing goalless draw against Greece on Sunday night.

Jurgen Klopp’s men had the ball in the back of the net after 32 minutes when Jonathan Burkardt fired home close-range, but the celebrations were cut short as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) spotted a handball in the build up.

The Germans now find themselves in third position, three points behind second-place Greece.

Netherlands 2-1 Serbia

Netherlands moved top of Group 2 with a 2-1 win over Serbia.

Xavi Hernandez’s side opened the scoring in the 31st minute courtesy of a strike from Teun Koopmeiners.

However, the Dutch were unable to keep a clean sheet for the fourth game in a row when Mihajlo Cvetkovic levelled matters for Serbia.

The hosts did restore their lead in the 72nd minute when substitute Joshua Zirkzee turned home Van Bommel’s cross.

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