Cristiano Ronaldo once again emerged as the hero, scoring a late goal to secure Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Scotland in their UEFA Nations League match on Sunday.
Held at Estadio da Luz, the game saw Scotland take an early lead through Scott McTominay’s goal, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Portugal. Despite Portugal’s dominance in possession, Scotland’s defence held firm until halftime.
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In the second half, Portugal continued to pressure, and Ronaldo, brought on at halftime, played a pivotal role. In the 90th minute, he scored the winner, sealing the hard-fought win for Portugal.
Ronaldo’s 901st career goal ensured Portugal stayed on track in the Nations League, while Scotland’s strong defensive effort fell just short. Manager Roberto Martinez’s tactical substitutions, including Ronaldo, added the necessary energy for the late win.
