Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:17 PM.
Having already scored against Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo did so again after coming on against Scotland (2-1) to give his team three points. Spain won in Switzerland (1-4), while Croatia and Denmark secured qualification.
Portugal wanted to confirm their victory over Croatia. On this second day of the Nations League, Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates (on the bench at kick-off) hosted Scotland. It would be ideal for the visitors to start the match by opening the scoring with the new Napoli player: Scott McTominay (7, 0-1). A well-placed header from the former Mancunian. The rest of the match was characterised by Portuguese control and the display of Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn. With 27 shots, 8 of which were on target.Portugal tried with initiatives from Leao (19), Diogo Jota (30) and Nuno Mendes (36). At the end of the first half, Portugal was ahead, but not for long.
A hero named Cristiano
As is often the case, when opportunities don't come, you have to rely on the big players. If Bruno Fernandes can equalise A few minutes after the start of the second half with a cross shot from the left side (53, 1-1), Cristiano Ronaldo will save his nationThe Al Nassr striker came close to scoring in the 81st minute but his shot and header hit the post in quick succession. Nothing could stop the former Madrid player. He sent in a brilliant cross from Nuno Mendes, scored the Portuguese's second goal and gave his team the three points. Cristiano Ronaldo has once again pulled off his hero's mantle. In the other Group A encounter Croatia beat Poland thanks to a stunning free-kick from the eternal Luka Modric..
Spain hit
The European champions drew in Serbia on the first day. La Roja produced a superb display on Sunday in Switzerland after playing over an hour at 10 versus 11 after Le Normand was ruled out. (20th). Joselu (4th, 0-1) and Fabian Ruiz (13th, 0-2) quickly put their team on the right track. Despite the decline in the score of Amdouni (41, 1-2) for Switzerland, Spain's low saves in the second half made the difference. A counterattack that certainly gave the visitors three points. Ruiz scores twice Before Torres scored the fourth goal with a Joselu send-off. Full box for Spain. For its part, Denmark confirmed its victory over Serbia (2-0).
