Scotland vs Portugal - Report - International Test Match 2025 - 16 Nov, 2024 - ESPN

Match Summary

Scotland and Portugal played out a thrilling encounter on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the International Test Match 2025. Played at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, the match was a closely fought contest with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.

Scotland started the match brightly and took an early lead through a penalty from fly-half Finn Russell. Portugal responded well and leveled the scores through a try from winger Joao Lima, converted by fly-half Samuel Marques.

The game continued to ebb and flow with both teams trading blows. Scotland regained the lead with a try from center Mark Bennett, but Portugal hit back with a try from hooker Joao Botelho to keep the scores level at 17-17 at halftime.

Second Half

The second half started with Scotland taking the lead once again through a penalty from Russell. Portugal fought back and took the lead for the first time in the match with a try from fullback Emiliano Silva, converted by Marques.

Scotland refused to give up and showed great resilience to score two late tries through winger Darcy Graham and replacement scrum-half Ali Price. Russell converted both tries to give Scotland a 34-27 victory.

Conclusion

Scotland's victory was a hard-fought one and they will be delighted to have secured the win against a strong Portugal side. Portugal will be disappointed to have lost the match, but they can take heart from their performance and will look to bounce back in their next match.