Portugal substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as his facet got here from a purpose all the way down to beat Scotland 2-1 and proceed their robust begin to the Nations League on Sunday.
After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal’s equalizer, Ronaldo pounced within the 88th minute for his 901st profession purpose.
Scotland got hope of a primary win towards Portugal since 1980 as they took a shock lead by Scott Mc Tominay’s bullet header within the seventh minute.
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However the guests ended up with nothing to point out for his or her efforts as 39-year-old Ronaldo once more delivered for his nation.
“The affect is at all times the identical, no matter whether or not he begins on the bench or not.
“Everybody who got here on made the distinction.
“Cristiano has a purpose, at the moment he scored 901 and now he’s on his solution to a thousand, which is what he needs,” Fernandes, who performed his 600th profession recreation, mentioned of his former Manchester United staff mate.
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Portugal lead League A Group 1 with six factors after they began with a victory over Croatia, who’re second on three following a 1-0 win towards Poland on Sunday.
Scotland have suffered two defeats, each of them to late objectives.
