Serbia Emerge Triumphant In Dramatic Encounter

Mitrovic's Last-Gasp Goal Secures Serbia's Victory Over Portugal in Tense World Cup Qualifier

Serbia Emerge Triumphant in Dramatic Encounter

Mitrovic's Heroics Seal Crucial Win

Aleksandar Mitrović emerged as the Serbian hero, scoring a dramatic injury-time winner to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory for his side over Portugal in a pulsating World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The tense encounter saw Serbia leapfrog Portugal to seal a crucial win in their pursuit of a place at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Portugal, featuring an array of world-class talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, had taken the lead in the 20th minute through Renato Sanches' towering header. However, Serbia showed resilience and determination, equalizing in the 36th minute thanks to a well-taken strike from Dusan Tadic.

The second half proved to be a tense and cagey affair, with both teams struggling to break down their opponents' defenses. As the clock ticked down, it seemed that the match was destined to end in a draw. However, in a moment of brilliance, Mitrović pounced on a loose ball in the Portugal penalty area and fired home a stunning winner to send the Serbian fans into raptures.

Mitrović's goal sparked scenes of jubilation among the Serbia players and coaching staff, while Portugal were left to rue their missed opportunities. The result leaves Serbia in a strong position in Group A, with four wins from their five qualifying matches. Portugal, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find their form if they are to secure a place at next year's World Cup.