Published September 09,2024
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Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal got here from a aim right down to beat Scotland 2-1 to proceed their robust begin to the Nations League on Sunday.
After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal’s equaliser, Ronaldo pounced within the 88th minute for his 901st profession aim.
Scotland got hope of a primary win towards Portugal since 1980 as they got a shock early lead with Scott McTominay’s bullet header within the seventh minute.
The guests repelled a Portuguese barrage earlier than halftime however Fernandes lastly acquired Portugal’s equaliser with a well-struck 54th-minute shot from the sting of the realm that Scotland keeper Angus Gunn couldn’t hold out.
Ronaldo, who got here on for the second half, hit the put up late on with a header however made no mistake when he acquired on the tip of a low Nuno Mendes cross.
Portugal lead Group A1 with six factors after additionally they beat Croatia of their opening match. Scotland have suffered two defeats, each of them to late objectives.
Source: www.anews.com.tr