UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal lose to Switzerland for 1st time since 2016
A first-minute strike by striker Haris Seferovic earned Switzerland a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Sunday as Murat Yakin's side grabbed their first win in this year's UEFA Nations League. Seferovic put Switzerland ahead 57 seconds into the clash at Stade de Geneve with a close-range header after defender Silvan Widmer set him up with a precise cross inside the area. In these collection of pictures, we find out all about clash between Switzerland vs Portugal.
Portugal drop to 2nd place in group after loss
Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin makes a save against Portugal in their UEFA Nations League match. Portugal dropped to second place in Group A2 on seven points while Spain, who beat the Czech Republic 2-0 in the other game, moved to the top with one point more. Switzerland remain bottom on three points. (Source: Twitter)
Swiss striker Haris Seferovic scored in the first minute of the match
Switzerland striker Haris Seferovic (centre) scores in the first minute against Portugal in their UEFA Nations League match. (Source: Twitter)
Portugal lost to Switzerland for first time since 2016
Switzerland celebrate after scoring against Portugal in their UEFA Nations League match. This was Portugal's first loss to Switzerland since 2016. (Source: Twitter)
Portugal were without Cristiano Ronaldo in this match
Action from UEFA Nations League football match between Switzerland and Portugal. Portugal unbeaten so far in this year's competition, were without the rested Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho and Raphael Guerreiro who did not travel with the rest of the squad. (Photo: Reuters)
Swiss goalkeeper Jonas Omlin was the hero against Portugal
Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin (right) reacts during the UEFA Nations League match against Portugal. Inaugural 2018-19 Nations League winners Portugal levelled through forward Rafael Leao in the 18th minute but his effort was disallowed for offside. (Source: Twitter)
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