Skip to main content
The Morning Star Shop
Clarke urges players not to be hard on themselves after another late defeat
Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke (centre) watches as Scotland's Ryan Christie, right, and Portugal's Nuno Mendes challenge for the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Scotland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, September 8, 2024

SCOTLAND manager Steve Clarke urged his players not to be hard on themselves after suffering another late blow.

Half-time substitute Cristiano Ronaldo netted from close range in the 88th minute to earn Portugal a 2-1 victory in Lisbon in group A1 of the Uefa Nations League.

It was a familiar feeling for the Scotland players after conceding stoppage-time winners in their previous two matches, against Hungary in the Euro 2024 group stage and then Poland at Hampden on Thursday.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
England head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to the media after th
World Cup 2026 / 13 December 2024
13 December 2024
England learn their opponents in preliminary draw for campaign’s kick off in March
The statue of Harry Kane unveiled at The Peter May Centre, L
Men’s football / 2 December 2024
2 December 2024
Sculptors offer their advice on what makes for a good depiction in the eyes of the art world and the public
Scotland's Ben Doak (left) and Croatia's Josko Gvardiol batt
Men’s Football / 14 November 2024
14 November 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against PSG during a fr
Men’s Football / 27 August 2024
27 August 2024