17 October,2024 08:05 AM IST | Glasgow | AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo
Scotland frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in a 0-0 draw at Hampden on Tuesday to avoid losing five consecutive competitive games for the first time ever.
The home side needed a wonder save from Craig Gordon to deny Bruno Fernandes a winner in the closing stages, but held out to secure their first point in the top tier of the Nations League.
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Portugal remain on top of Group A1 but were made to wait to book their place in March's quarter-finals. On his 216th international appearance, Ronaldo made his 200th start for his country, more than 21 years on from his first.
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However, the 39-year-old failed to add to his 133 Portugal goals and stormed off the field at full-time ranting at the officials.
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