Switzerland 1-0 Portugal Early Seferovic
Portugal suffered their first defeat of the Nations League campaign after Haris Seferovic scored thewinner in a 1-0 victory for Switzerland in Geneva.Switzerland had lost all three of
Mychal Kendricks Jersey their Group A2 fixtures, including a 4-0 hammering in the reverse fixture, but took the lead through Seferovic inside the firstminute.Fernando Santos side were repeatedly denied by Swi s goalkeeper Jonas Omlin in search of an equaliser, with the absence of the injured talisman Cristiano Ronaldo particularly noticeable for the visitors.Defeat leftPortugal a point behind Spainat the summit of the group, while Switzerland picked up their first win to move one point behind Czech Republic in third. Switzerland raced out the blocks as Seferovic headed into the bottom-left corner from Silvan Widmers right-wing cro s after just 55 seconds the fastest goal in Nations League history.The hosts thought they had a penalty 13 minutes later for a Nuno Mendes handball, but a lengthy VAR check ruled the spot-kick out for an earlier Nico Elvedi foul on Andre
Patrick Kerney Jersey Silva.Omlin kept his side ahead by denying a close-range Danilo Pereira header, before Rafael Leao headed home shortly after, only to be ruled out for offside.Omlin also stopped a low Andre Silva drive after the interval, while Remo Freuler drilled just wide at the other end.Seferovic almost extended Switzerlands lead but arrowed narrowly off target on a rapid counter-attack before Omlin beat away a swerving Bernardo Silva long-range strike.The Montpellier stopper carried on his fantastic performance by pushing away a sliding Goncalo Guedes effort and a low Diogo Jota headeras Switzerland held on for victory.What does it mean? Portugals top
Rashaad Penny Jersey -spot hopes dentedPortugal were arguably fortunate to snatch a draw in their Nations League opener with Spain, but then recorded convincing victories over Switzerland and Czech Republic.However,
Phil Haynes Jersey they came unstuck in Geneva and were largely off the pace, handing Spain the advantage in Group A2.With only one team progre sing, Portugal may end up needing to beat Spain on the final matchdayin September.Swift SeferovicNot only was Seferovics smart flick to open the scoring the fastest goal in Nations League history, but it was also Switzerlands earliest goal since 1988.The striker became the first Swi s player to score in the first minute of a game in 34 years, since Alain Sutter managed to do so in World Cup qualifying against Luxembourg.Sorry SilvaAndre Silva was tasked with leading the line in the absence of Ronaldo, but failed to leave his mark against Elvedi and Manuel Akanji.The RB Leipzig striker was caught offside on a game-high two occasions, the first in the build-up to Leaos
Bobby Wagner Jersey disallowed header, and made just 15 pa ses all match.Whats next?Portugal are not in action until a Nations League away clash at Czech Republic on September 24, when Switzerland also visit Spain.