2024-09-11 10:59:32
Published: 12:40, 9 September 2024
Portugal won the UEFA Nations League. On Sunday (September 8), they fell behind but beat Scotland 2-1 with Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal.
With this victory, the champions of the first season are at the top of the ‘A1’ group table with full 6 points after winning two matches.
Portugal fell behind in the seventh minute of the match. McLean’s cross from outside the D box on the left found the head of Scott McTomin. To the surprise of everyone in Portugal, he headed the ball into the net. The Scots went into the break ahead with his goal.
However, Portugal did not take long to equalize after the break. Bruno Fernandes scored in the 54th minute of the match. At this time, Rafael Liao passed the ball to Bruno who was in front of the box from the left side of the D box. Bruno took a strong shot on the left foot after receiving the ball. Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn touched the ball but could not stop it.
The match lasted 88 minutes with a 1-1 goal tie. Ronaldo scored in the last minute to secure the win. At this time, Nuno Mendes crossed the ball from the left into the box. Ronaldo somehow stepped on it and wrapped it in the net. The whole stadium erupted in cheers. A 2-1 victory was confirmed.
Before that, Ronaldo had a great chance to score in the 81st minute. Ronaldo headed in Bruno’s cross from outside the box. It bounces back against the bar. Checked by goal line technology, it can be seen that the ball has not crossed the line. However, Portugal won after 7 minutes with his goal.
Portugal will face Poland in the next match next month.
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