Portugal became the first team to win UEFA's Nations League competition whe...
PORTO, Portugal - Portugal became the first team to win UEFA’s Nations League competition when a well-crafted goal by Goncalo Guedes gave them a 1-0 win over Netherlands in the final on Sunday.
Portugal had only 45 percent of possession but were more dangerous throughout as they added another trophy to the Euro 2016 title they won three years ago with a 1-0 win against hosts France, also under coach Fernando Santos. Portugal extended their unbeaten record to 10 matches since losing to Uruguay at the last World Cup. They have lost only two out of 38 competitive matches since Santos took charge just under five years ago.
Ronaldo, whose hat-trick against Switzerland on Wednesday took Portugal into the final, had one effort on goal in the first half when he picked up the ball on the left, cut inside and fizzed a low shot which Cillessen did well to hold.
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