Match report
Portugal Secures Win Over Scotland 2-1 in Nations League
Portugal
2–1
FT
Scotland
Sep 8, 2024
Portugal emerged victorious over Scotland in a tightly contested UEFA Nations League match, securing a 2-1 win. An early goal by Scotland's Scott McTominay gave them an early lead, but Portugal fought back with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the victory. The match was marred by several yellow cards for both teams, but Portugal's resilience and tactical changes paid off.
Key Facts
- • Scotland took the lead through Scott McTominay (7')
- • Bruno Fernandes equalized for Portugal (54')
- • Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal for Portugal (88')
- • Scotland: Scott McTominay (7'), Scotland: Ryan Christie (39'), Scotland: Andy Robertson (51'), Portugal: Nelson Semedo (66'), Portugal: Rúben Neves (67'), Portugal: Bruno Fernandes (80'), Scotland: Andy Ralston (85')
Lineups
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Diogo Costa (G)
- 2 Nélson Semedo (D)
- 4 António Silva (D)
- 3 Rúben Dias (D)
- 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 6 João Palhinha (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 20 Pedro Neto (F)
- 21 Diogo Jota (F)
- 17 Rafael Leão (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo
- 18 Rúben Neves
- 15 João Neves
- 11 João Félix
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 16 Trincão
- 22 Rui Silva
- 14 Tiago Santos
- 23 Geovany Quenda
- 13 Renato Veiga
- 9 Pote
- 12 José Sá
Scotland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Gunn (G)
- 2 A. Ralston (D)
- 5 G. Hanley (D)
- 6 S. McKenna (D)
- 3 A. Robertson (D)
- 8 B. Gilmour (M)
- 23 K. McLean (M)
- 11 R. Christie (M)
- 4 S. McTominay (M)
- 7 J. McGinn (M)
- 9 L. Dykes (F)
Substitutes
- 19 T. Conway
- 20 R. Gauld
- 18 L. Morgan
- 17 B. Doak
- 12 J. McCracken
- 16 J. Souttar
- 21 Z. Clark
- 14 C. Barron
- 22 M. Johnston
- 15 R. Porteous
- 13 J. Doig
- 10 L. Shankland
Timeline
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7' Scotland Goal · Normal GoalS. McTominay · Assist: K. McLean
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39' Scotland Card · Yellow CardR. Christie
Foul
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46' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Neto · On: Cristiano Ronaldo
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46' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Palhinha · On: Rúben Neves
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51' Scotland Card · Yellow CardA. Robertson
Foul
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54' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: R. Leao
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66' Portugal Card · Yellow CardN. Semedo
Foul
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67' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRúben Neves
Foul
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68' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: Bernardo Silva · On: J. Neves
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68' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Leao · On: João Félix
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74' Scotland subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Dykes · On: T. Conway
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74' Scotland subst · Substitution 2Off: K. McLean · On: R. Gauld
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76' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Semedo · On: D. Dalot
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80' Portugal Card · Yellow CardBruno Fernandes
Argument
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85' Scotland Card · Yellow CardA. Ralston
Argument
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87' Scotland subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Christie · On: L. Morgan
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88' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalCristiano Ronaldo · Assist: N. Mendes
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90'+1 Scotland subst · Substitution 4Off: J. McGinn · On: B. Doak
Match Stats
| Stat | Portugal | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 5 |
| Corners | 12 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 580 | 272 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 0 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 530 | 196 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Portugal's equalizer by Bruno Fernandes at the 54th minute changed the momentum of the game, silencing Scotland's early lead.
- ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's decisive goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Portugal, securing a late comeback and showcasing their resilience.