New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo continues to impress with his goal-scoring ability as Scotland lost to Portugal 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25. With his 901st professional career goal, Scotland are the 48th nation against whom the 39-year-old has scored, a record in itself, as the Scottish team lost yet another match in the closing minutes.
Scott McTominay opened the scoring for Scotland in the 7th minute from a Kenny McLean cross as the 27-year-old played perfectly as a box-to-box midfielder. Lisbon crowd were shocked to find Portugal still goalless at halftime, despite the host’s many attempts to go on a level into the break.
Bruno Fernandes ignited Portugal’s fightback, equalising in the 54th minute when the Manchester United midfielder nudged Rafa Leao’s cut-back. As the two teams battled out, it was clear Portugal needed their most reliable player on the scoreboard. Ronaldo didn’t disappoint, and the Portugal skipper found the back of the net in the 88th minute, just when it seemed the game was heading for a stalemate, collecting three points for the team and bursting into his signature celebration.
For Scotland the disappointment continues as they are yet to win a second game this year. For Steve Clarke’s side they have lost three crucial games at the closing minutes, including a extra time loss to Hungary in the Euro 2024. The loss sealed their fate in the tournament as they crashed out of the tournament with just three points after making consecutive appearance in the Euros.
Ronaldo has almost started a second life for Portugal after critics suggested he should retire from international football following Portugal’s quarter-finals loss in the Euros. Ronaldo hadn’t scored a single goal in the tournament. It is clear that the Al-Nassr star has the fitness levels to play at the top tier of football.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to impress for Portugal as he scored a crucial goal in Portugal win over Scotland in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
