Oslo, Sept. 28 -- Defending champions Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League Group A4 clash at the Ullevaal Stadion on Sunday, with goalkeeper Orjan Nyland's costly mistake allowing Goncalo Ramos to score the decisive goal and end Norway's 14-match unbeaten run at home.

Portugal, ranked seventh in the FIFA rankings, took the lead through Joao Felix in the 17th minute after Norway had threatened early on. Joao Neves had headed over the crossbar before Erling Haaland was denied by Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to the website of UEFA Nations League.

Haaland then had another opportunity after Costa parried the ball into his path, but Ruben Dias produced a crucial diving block to deny the Norway captain. Costa...