Scotland suffered a late defeat against Portugal, extending their winless streak to eight competitive matches, the longest in their history. Despite Scott McTominay’s opener and goalkeeper Angus Gunn’s heroics, Portugal deserved the win with their number of chances. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the late winner. In the other game, Croatia beat Poland 1-0 with a Luka Modrić goal. Scotland now sit at the bottom of the table.
The match saw Scotland playing well in patches but succumbing to defensive lapses. Bruno Fernandes equalized for Portugal with a shot that Gunn should have saved. Scotland’s lack of attacking threat in the second half led to Portugal’s dominance and eventual victory. Ronaldo’s goal was deserved after multiple chances created by Portugal.
Despite some signs of promise, Scotland’s lack of quality in key moments cost them the match. Gunn’s impressive saves were overshadowed by defensive mistakes. The defeat leaves Scotland facing an uphill battle in the competition.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for Scotland, who showed flashes of quality but ultimately fell short against a strong Portugal side. The defeat highlights the need for improvements in defense and finishing for Scotland to turn their fortunes around in future matches.
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