Connect with us

News

Scotland vs Portugal LIVE: Results and reaction after Scots snap losing run with battling draw

Published

on

Scotland vs Portugal LIVE: Results and reaction after Scots snap losing run with battling draw
The Ronaldo Query – Martinez ponders involvement of Portugal star towards Scotland

Scotland ensured they prevented the ignominy of a fifth defeat in a row as a battling draw was secured towards Portugal within the Nations League.

Steve Clarke’s aspect are enduring a “robust” winless run that has now prolonged to 10 video games, however there was purpose for optimism right here in a gutsy defensive efficiency that annoyed Cristiano Ronaldo and the remainder of array of visiting forwards. Ronaldo squandered a few sightings at aim, heading over within the second half having been left alone within the Scotland field, whereas Craig Gordon additionally denied Bruno Fernandes with a superb save.

The Scots have been hit by an damage disaster, in addition to a run of late misfortune, however there was no twist at Hampden Park. They arguably had the sport’s greatest probability within the opening ten minutes as Scott McTominay arrived in trademark vogue into the world, however the Napoli midfielder headed straight at Diogo Costa. A draw nonetheless leaves Scotland dealing with the prospect of relegation from the highest tier of the Nations League.

Re-live all of the motion from Scotland vs Portugal within the Nations League beneath:

Scotland earn a victory ultimately — they made Cristiano Ronaldo crack

Scotland stay and not using a win however the shedding run is over and there was the sight of one other victory towards Portugal, as Cristiano Ronaldo applauded sarcastically as he stormed down the tunnel on the finish of this goalless draw at Hampden. Ronaldo’s frustration at being denied by a goalkeeper older than him, within the 41-year-old Craig Gordon, spilled over when Portugal have been denied the prospect to take an injury-time nook, with referee Lawrence Visser blowing his whistle as Bernando Silva and Bruno Fernandes jogged to the byline. As Ronaldo had been in Visser’s ear all evening, the Belgian had presumably endured sufficient and wished it over.

Jamie Braidwood at Hampden Park15 October 2024 22:17

FT: Scotland 0-0 Portugal

That’s Scotland’s first level within the high tier of the Nations League. Laborious-earned it might have been, however that was a efficiency of actual metal from Steve Clarke’s males.

Within the group’s different recreation, Poland fought again from 3-1 down to grab a draw towards Croatia, who had Dominik Livakovic dismissed. It leaves three factors separating all sides from the subsequent within the group: Portugal, Croatia, Poland, Scotland.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:50

FT: Scotland 0-0 Portugal

A livid Cristiano Ronaldo stomps away, indignant Portugal weren’t granted a closing nook to attempt to break the impasse. It was unlikely to have mattered, such was the way with which Scotland defender their aim this night – resolute stuff from Craig Gordon and his defence.

Scotland had a few nice possibilities to nick it, however a battling draw does not less than present some purpose for optimism after a tough interval for Steve Clarke.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:42

FULL TIME: Scotland 0-0 Portugal

(Getty Photos)

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:40

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 90 + 3 minutes

And a foul within the Scotland field will enable the hosts to tick extra time away as they close to a gutsy draw.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:39

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 90 + 2 minutes

An excellent block from the debutant! Rafael Leao is left alone on the far publish however Nicky Devlin dives desperately in entrance of his volley, making certain the Scottish aim just isn’t breached.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:38

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 90 minutes

Devlin watches a floated ball behind with Rafael Leao not in shut sufficient consideration to trigger undue stress.

4 extra minutes to be performed.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:36

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 89 minutes

The ultimate two Portuguese modifications are Nelson Semedo and Joao Felix, changing Joao Cancelo and Vitinha respectively.

And here’s a proud second for Nicky Devlin, making his Scotland debut off the bench at right-back. A outstanding journey for the Aberdeen defender, who was launched by Stenhousemuir a decade in the past.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:35

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 87 minutes

What a cease from Craig Gordon! Rafael Leao leaves Anthony Ralston on the deck and cuts again to Bruno Fernandes, who strikes strongly along with his aspect foot. Gordon manages to dam along with his physique and has the presence of thoughts to smother the ball, denying Cristiano Ronaldo a tap-in.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:33

Scotland 0-0 Portugal, 86 minutes

Vitinha’s stepovers work room for a fierce shot, however a blocking John Souttar is the same as it.

Bernardo Silva’s flick deflects behind for a nook, which the midfielder rushes to take rapidly. He finds former Manchester Metropolis colleague Joao Cancelo, who bends the ball past his assembled teammates within the field, forcing Portugal to reload.

Harry Latham-Coyle15 October 2024 21:31

Trending