SWITZERLAND have beaten Portugal thanks to a FIRST-MINUTE goal from Haris Seferovic.
Portugal are without Cristiano Ronaldo in Geneva after his late-season injury woes appear to have caught up with the Manchester United star.
The Portuguese are top of their Nations League group, while the Swiss are pointless after three defeats.
And they will be aiming to make a dent in the visitors’ confidence.
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That’s all from Geneva.
Switzerland turned Group A2 on it’s head tonight, and if that performance was anything to go by, they could end up second or even first in this group.
It is so open, and anyone can beat anyone in this group it seems.
We has a record breaking goal, a disallowed goal, and a penalty overturned by VAR, in a game that had it all.
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Man of the match.
The SunSport man of the match today goes to Nico Elvedi.
Whilst he was pushed close by record breaker Haris Seferovic and stand in goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, he was the standout performer.
Who takes your man of the match award for today’s game?
Nico Elvedi was impeccable.
The Swiss are famous for many things, but among chocolate, watches, and alpine scenery, you can add Nico Elvedi.
The Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back was sensational at the heart of the Swiss defense, and they were a totally different proposition to a week ago.
He made an abundance of clearances and blocks, and made just one error in what was a complete showing for his country.
They needed CR7.
Portugal looked limp tonight without their main man – Cristiano Ronaldo.
They continually lashed shots over the crossbar from range, as they looked toothless without their hero to build up play towards.
Life after Cristiano could be difficult for the national side, despite having a plethora of young attacking talent at their disposal.
Portugal looked weak tonight without their star man, Cristiano Ronaldo.Credit: Rex Seferovic the record breaker.
Haris Seferovic broke the record for the fastest goal in Nations League history tonight, recorded at just 57 seconds.
It was a well taken finish from the Swiss target man, who nodded in a Kevin Widmer cross with aplomb.
It took Haris Seferovic just 57 seconds to open the scoring.Credit: EPA Elsewhere in Group A2
Spain took pole position in the group today after they beat the Czech Republic 2-0, thanks to goals from Carlos Soler and Pablo Sarabia.
That left Portugal in 2nd place on 7 points, just 1 behind.
Czech Republic stayed on 4 points, whilst Switzerland jumped to 3 points in this one.
With two fixtures left it is very much still all to play for.
Spain are now top of Group A2.Credit: Getty So solid Swiss
Switzerland had us all fooled when they opened the scoring in just 55 seconds, but then defended for the rest of the game…
Full Time. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
That is full time here in Geneva!
What a game, that was and how unexpected, bottom of the group Switzerland have beaten the leaders Portugal 1-0.
The game winning goal came courtesy of Haris Seferovic, who scored the competitions fastest ever goal.
90+4. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Jota almost does it!
He flashes a shot across the face of goal and it is ever so close!
90+2. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Elvedi does brilliantly once again to win a foul from Andre Silva.
He has been unbelievable in defense today.
90. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
There will be FOUR minutes of added time.
90. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Pepe almost has the ball in the back of the net.
A cross from Jota finds the veteran defender at the back post, but his effort hits the side netting.
88. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Switzerland just about survive!
Guedes glides down the right hand side and Elvedi makes a mistake with the clearance.Pepe’s shot is somehow brilliantly saved by Omlin again!
87. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Matheus Nunes concedes a free kick.
Switzerland are going to attempt to pin Portugal in their half for a while now to see the game out.
Zuber has a shot at goal, but it is well held by Rui Patricio of Roma.
85. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Portugal are ramping up the pressure here in Geneva.
A shot from Horta curls wide, and it will be a goal kick for Omlin once more.
82. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Ruben Neves is being replaced now by Ricardo Horta, who is wearing Ronaldo’s prestigious number 7 shirt.
78. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
There is a double change for Switzerland now.
It is an international debut for who Leonidas Stergiou, who replaces Ricardo Rodriguez.
While Djibril Sow is swapped out for Michel Aebischer.
78. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Cancelo fires one over now.
Portugal need to relax a little when they are on the ball, they continue to fire pop shots over the bar.
77. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Trademark Diogo Jota, but no goal this time.
It is a great save from Omlin to deny a Diogo Jota header at close range.
75. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Diogo Jota does brilliantly to wriggle through three Swiss defenders.
The Liverpool forward however cannot find the target.
74. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Matheus Nunes is replacing Bruno Fernandes for Portugal.
72. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
That’s a great save from Omlin.
Guedes hits a volley inside the area but it is a great save from Omlin, not one for the cameras, but exceptional from Sommer’s stand in.
Omlin normally plays a backup role to Yann Sommer, who is on the bench.Credit: AFP 71. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Granit Xhaka is bossing the game.
Bernardo Silva looks to dart into Swiss box, but Xhaka is having none of it and puts in a brilliant challenge.
69. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Nuno Mendes has not been his brilliant best tonight.
A corner goes short to the left back, who whips the ball straight out of play.
67. Switzerland 1-0 Portugal.
Bruno Fernandes fires the resulting free kick straight at Omlin.
He slips up with a poor pass straight to Silva, but fortunately bounces back to the Swiss keeper.
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