Portugal face World Cup play-offs after being stunned by Serbia

Portugal face World Cup play-offs after being stunned by Serbia

Serbia celebrate victory in Portugal, which sealed their place at Qatar 2022 (Armando Franca/AP)

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header snatched Serbia automatic qualification for Qatar 2022 as they won 2-1 in Portugal to consign the hosts to the play-offs.

Fulham striker Mitrovic stepped off the bench to head home Dusan Tadic’s cross as Serbia hit back from behind to finish top of Group A.

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