By SABC Sport
13th October 2024
Poland 1-3 Portugal
Ronaldo made history by scoring his 133rd goal for Portugal as the team defeated Poland in a thrilling Nations League encounter.
Portugal took the lead early when Bernardo Silva volleyed in from a Bruno Fernandes knockdown.
Shortly after, Ronaldo doubled the lead by capitalising on a rebound, marking his third Nations League goal in as many games.
Before this, he had hit the crossbar from close range, and Rafael Leao struck the post, showcasing Portugal's attacking prowess.
Despite a spirited effort from Poland, which included Piotr Zielinski's goal providing a glimmer of hope, Jan Bednarek's own goal sealed the victory for Portugal.
Bednarek inadvertently slid Nuno Mendes' cross into his own net, ensuring a comfortable win for the hosts.
In a notable moment for Poland, 19-year-old Maxi Oyedele, who was born in Salford and has a Polish mother, made his international debut after joining Legia Warsaw from Manchester United.
Portugal, having won all three of their Nations League games, will face Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday, while Scotland seeks their first victory after losing all three of their matches.
Spain 1-0 Denmark
Spain moved to the top of their UEFA Nations League group (Group A4) after a 1-0 win against Denmark in Murcia.
Dominating possession throughout the match, Spain were in control but found it difficult to break through Denmark's defence.
Lamine Yamal had the best chance of the first half for Spain, shooting over the bar after a well-placed pass from Pedro Porro.
Denmark's opportunity came when Christian Eriksen crossed to Kasper Dolberg, but Spanish goalkeeper David Raya intercepted.
In the second half, Alvaro Morata missed a close-range shot in the 68th minute, denied by a crucial save from Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel.
Spain eventually broke the deadlock just before the 80th minute when Martin Zubimendi scored a stunning long-range goal, sealing the victory.
Under the guidance of coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain's win puts them at the top of Group A4.
Croatia 2-1 Scotland
Scotland suffered their third successive defeat in the UEFA Nations League, falling 2-1 to Croatia in Zagreb.
Ryan Christie gave Scotland a brief lead in the 32nd minute, with Duje Caleta-Car unable to clear his shot off the line.
However, Igor Matanovic equalised just 203 seconds later, scoring his first senior international goal for Croatia.
Despite a strong save from Craig Gordon, Andrej Kramaric scored the winner in the second half, securing Croatia's comeback.
Scotland's woes deepened after Che Adams had a potential own goal from Kristijan Jakic ruled offside following a long VAR check.
Serbia 2-0 Switzerland
Serbia earned their first victory in Nations League A Group Four by defeating Switzerland 2-0.
Switzerland, struggling with form, suffered their third consecutive loss.
The opening goal came in added time at the end of the first half when Lazar Samardzic's free-kick led to an own goal by Swiss defender Nico Elvedi, who inadvertently put the ball through goalkeeper Gregor Kobel's legs.
Aleksandar Mitrovic doubled Serbia's lead in the 61st minute with a stunning strike, cutting in from the wing and curling the ball into the top corner.
Switzerland had a chance to respond, but Breel Embolo's penalty was saved by Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic.
League B results:
Lithuania 1-2 Kosovo
Bulgaria 0-0 Luxembourg
Belarus 0-0 Northern Ireland
Cyprus 0-3 Romania