A Portugal side missing Cristiano Ronaldo were shocked 2-0 by African islanders Cape Verde in Estoril . The Ballon d'Or winner was released from international duty ahead of this friendly meeting at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota and Portugal dearly missed his guile and killer instinct . Odair Fortes and Gege scored the Blue Sharks ' goals before half-time and the dismissal of Portugal defender Andre Pinto on the hour mark made a comeback even more unlikely . It would not materialise . Cape Verde Islands defender Gege celebrates after scoring the second goal against Portugal on Tuesday . Fernando Santos ( right ) looks dejected as his Portuguese side were beaten 2-0 by the African nation . Jeffry Fortes competes with Adrien Silva during the international friendly in Estoril . PORTUGAL : Lopes , Cedric , Andre Pinto , Oliveira , Antunes , Adrien ( Pizzi 65 ) , Andre Gomes ( A Almeida 79 ) , Joao Mario ( Ukra 46 ) , Bernardo Silva ( Danilo 61 ) , Vieirinha , Almeida ( Eder 64 ) Subs not used : Ventura , Marafona , Tiago Pinto , Andre Andre , Cavaleiro , Lucas Joao , Rui Fonte . Booked : Oliveira . Sent off : Andre Pinto . CAPE VERDE ISLANDS : Vozinha , Jeffrey , Varela ( Calu 71 ) , Gege ( Steven 56 ) , Nivaldo , Nuno , Semedo , Julio ( Ryan Mendes 81 ) , Platini ( Babancao 62 ) , Odair Fortes ( Garry 80 ) , Heldon ( Ricardo Gomes 81 ) Subs not used : Kevin , Carlitos . Booked : Semedo . Goals : Odair Fortes 38 , Gege 43 . It was the first time since 1986 that Portugal had lost to an African nation , though it should n't come as too much a surprise with Cape Verde up at 37 in the FIFA world rankings , above the likes of Scotland and Sweden . Cape Verde made a lively start but the European side began to stamp their mark on proceedings soon after Vozinha was called into action on a number of occasions in goal , keeping out Vierinha and then Bernardo Silva . But the visitors were in front in the 38th minute , as Fortes ' cross-cum-shot looped over Lopes at the far post . Five minutes later they doubled their advantage after Heldon 's free-kick fell kindly for Gege , who made his way up from defence and could hardly miss . Hugo Almeida spurned a golden chance in the second half as Fernando Santos ' side tried to rally , but Portugal 's hopes of mounting a comeback were dealt a major blow on the hour mark when Pinto was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Heldon . Pinto 's sending off did not affect Portugal 's attacking ambition , but their efforts ultimately proved fruitless on a famous night for Cape Verde . Cape Verde midfielder Platini vies with Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva in Estoril . Andre Pinto holds the ball up as Julio Tavares looks to get back possession for Portugal . Hugo Almeida heads the ball on under pressure from Cape Verde defender Jeffry Fortes .
Portugal lose game to African nation for first time since 1986 . Cape Verde Islands are ranked 37th in the world - above likes of Scotland . Score: 6