Summary:
Pedro Neto and Joao Felix played crucial roles in Portugal's comeback victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the late winning goal against Scotland.
Bruno Fernandes equalized shortly after halftime with a well-placed strike.
Portugal had 16 attempts in the first half but struggled to convert until late in the match.
Other international matches saw Spain and England's youth teams perform well.
Match Overview
Pedro Neto and Joao Felix shined for Portugal in a thrilling UEFA Nations League match against Scotland, where they overcame an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory in Lisbon.
Key Performances
Pedro Neto played the first half, contributing to Portugal's attacking efforts, while Joao Felix made a significant impact after being introduced in the second half. Felix nearly scored multiple times, showcasing his skill alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who ultimately clinched the win with a late goal.
Game Highlights
- Scott McTominay gave Scotland an unexpected lead with a header, leaving Portugal frustrated despite having 16 attempts in the first half.
- Bruno Fernandes equalized for Portugal shortly after halftime with a strike that the Scottish goalkeeper, Angus Gunn, should have saved better.
- Joao Felix created several chances, including a close encounter with Gunn that saw Ronaldo follow up and hit the post.
- Ronaldo finally broke through, converting a cross from Nuno Mendes just two minutes before the end of regular time.
Other Matches
In other international fixtures, Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez did not play as Spain defeated Switzerland 4-1, and Ollie Harrison helped England Under-18s secure second place in the Lafarge Tournament after a penalty shootout against France. Meanwhile, the USA Under-17s ended their participation in the Vaclav Jezek Cup with a draw against Slovakia.
Renato Veiga remained on the bench as he awaits his senior debut with Portugal.
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