Scotland vs Portugal LIVE: Results and reaction after Scots lose run of draw

Scotland remain winless but the losing run is over and there was the sight of another win against Portugal when Cristiano Ronaldo clapped sarcastically as he stormed down the tunnel at the end of this goalless draw at Hampden. Ronaldo’s frustration at being denied by a goalkeeper older than him in 41-year-old Craig Gordon spilled over when Portugal were denied the chance to take a corner in injury time, with referee Lawrence Visser blowing the whistle when Bernando Silva and Bruno Fernandes jogged to the touchline. Since Ronaldo had been in Visser’s ear all night, the Belgian had presumably put up with enough and wanted it over.

It is Scotland’s first point in the top tier of the Nations League. Hard earned it may have been, but it was a performance of true steel from Steve Clarke’s men.

In the group’s other game, Poland battled back from 3-1 down to grab a draw against Croatia, who had Dominik Livakovic sent off. That leaves three points separating each side from the next in the group: Portugal, Croatia, Poland, Scotland.

A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stomps away, angry Portugal were not awarded a final corner to try and break the deadlock. It was unlikely to have mattered, such was the way Scotland defended their goal this evening – resolute work from Craig Gordon and his defence.

Scotland had a few great chances to win it, but a draw at least gives cause for optimism after a difficult spell for Steve Clarke.

And a mistake in the Scotland box will allow the hosts to tick more time away as they close in on a gutsy draw.

A super block from the debutant! Rafael Leao is left alone at the far post but Nicky Devlin dives desperately in front of his volley to ensure the Scottish goal is not breached.

Devlin sees a floating ball behind with Rafael Leao not in close enough attention to cause undue stress.

Four more minutes are to be played.

The final two Portuguese changes are Nelson Semedo and Joao Felix replacing Joao Cancelo and Vitinha respectively.

And here’s a proud moment for Nicky Devlin, who makes his Scotland debut from the bench at right-back. A remarkable journey for the Aberdeen defender, who was released by Stenhousemuir a decade ago.

What a stop from Craig Gordon! Rafael Leao leaves Anthony Ralston on the deck and cuts back to Bruno Fernandes, who side-foots powerfully. Gordon manages to block with his body and has the presence of mind to smother the ball, denying Cristiano Ronaldo a tap-in.

Vitinha steps over to work space for a fierce shot, but a blocking John Souttar is equal.

Bernardo Silva’s flick deflects behind for a corner which the midfielder rushes to take quickly. He finds former Manchester City colleague Joao Cancelo, who bends the ball beyond his assembled teammates in the box, forcing Portugal to reload.