Nations League: Croatia plays draw with Portugal, secures quarter-finals berth

BBC Sport, November 19 — Croatia booked their place in the Nations League quarter-finals by drawing with already-qualified Portugal.

The visitors had already wrapped up top spot in Group A1 and consequently decided to rest some of their star players, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Despite that, Portugal took the lead in the 33rd minute when Chelsea forward Joao Felix latched on to Vitinha's pass before drilling home.

Andrej Kramaric hit the woodwork as Croatia, who needed a point to progress, pushed for an equaliser.

It finally arrived in the 65th minute when Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol turned in a Kristijan Jakic cross at the back post.

Portugal goalkeeper Jose Sa then kept out a shot from Kramaric as Croatia pushed for a winner, but the point was enough in the end to send them into the last eight.

Scotland finished third in the group as they snatched a 2-1 win in Poland through Andy Robertson's injury-time header.