Portugal was a given favorite against a northern Macedonia who, however, knocked Italy out of the World Cup qualifiers, a real bang.
At Dragão Stadium in Porto, Portugal got off to a good start, but it took until the 32nd minute before Bruno Fernandes put 1-0 after a counterattack.
The first half also ended 1-0 to Portugal.
Ready for the World Cup - for the eighth time
With 65 minutes played, Diogo Jota of FC fell dramatically just outside the penalty area.
The Manchester United midfielder took the ball down slowly and finished flawlessly.
2-0 to Portugal.
Fernandes was then replaced in the 88th minute and Matheus Nunes came in.
The result stood and Bruno Fernandes became the big match winner.
With the victory, Portugal is ready for the World Cup for the eighth time in the country's history.