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Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: POR 2-2 ESP in 2nd half of extra time
Cristiano Ronaldo levels the score to 2-2 with a close range finish which is his 138th international career goal.
2:50 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Pedro Porro's audacious try!
Porro tries to dink over the keeper from the half way line after seeing him coming ahead. Misses by a foot over the crossbar though.
2:46 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Yamal off!
Lamine Yamal is off for Pino!
Jota comes on for Pedro Neto in 2nd half as it kicks off with Spain.
2:43 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Half-time in extra time!
It is still 2-2 in the final as Portugal did get close to scoring but were denied on the night. Final 15 minutes left after which we will go to penalties.
2:38 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: No penalty!
No penalty but a red card check is going on which is also over now as Mendes was pushed in the aftermath.
2:37 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Nuno Mendes brought down!
Nuno Mendes dribbles through the players and is brought down inside the box. Referee says no. Players tussle after the decision as the play is stopped.
2:30 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Spain makes changes!
Baena and Porro come on for Spain to give the defence some fresh legs
2:29 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Semedo misses!
A good chance inside the box for Semedo who received the ball from Nunes but mistimes it wide of the goal.
2:28 AM
Portugal vs Spain Nations League final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 1st half of ET begins!
We are underway again as Spain are back on attack in the 1st half of extra time.
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