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UEFA Nations League
2024-26
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SCO vs POR
UEFA Nations League
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Scotland
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Portugal
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The second half of the match offered hope for more goal-scoring opportunities and a more dynamic game; however, both Ronaldo and Francisco Conceicao squandered chances by shooting over the bar, compounded by frequent stoppages from Belgian referee Lawrence Visser. Scotland remained disciplined, patiently waiting for a set-piece or counter-attack to threaten Diogo Costa's goal, but it was Gordon who thwarted Bruno Fernandes with a crucial save. As the match dragged on without any goals, the scoreline remained unchanged, leaving a lackluster encounter that many will soon forget. Qualification is now postponed until the next international break.
The match between Scotland and Portugal at Hampden Park was far from memorable, especially with Roberto MartĂnez making six changes from their previous encounter with Poland due to a tight schedule. Portugal aimed to secure their qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals and achieve their first official victory on Scottish soil. The game started cautiously for Portugal, who were wary of the Scottish side, and they were nearly punished when Scott McTominay wasted a chance after a cross from Robertson highlighted lapses in the Portuguese defense. While Portugal enjoyed periods of possession their reliance on wing play from Nuno Mendes and Francisco Conceicao resulted in limited clear-cut chances, with Gordon notably denying Ronaldo.
90+4'
Gauld expertly finds Robertson on the left flank, who then delivers a threatening cross into the box aimed at Dykes. The delivery looks promising, but Dias rises above everyone to win the crucial first header, effectively clearing the danger for Portugal.
90+2'
BIG BLOCK! Fernandes spots Leao in a promising position inside the left side of the box and plays a precise pass. Just as Leao winds up for a shot that could threaten the Scottish goal, Devlin makes a timely intervention, diving in to execute a crucial block.
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90'
Scotland win a throw on the right and McLean winds up a long throw, but it doesn’t really get to the middle. Portugal clear.
89'
Scotland make a change of their own as Ralston makes way for Devlin in defense.
N. Devlin
A. Ralston
89'