Summary

  • Portugal net opener through Borges against run of play

  • Scotland third in Group E, a point off Portugal

Live Reporting

Clive Lindsay

  1. Maradona tribute

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    A one-minute's silence in honour of departed former Argentina manager and forward Diego Mardona...

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  2. Contrasting fortunes

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Portugal are seeking a third consecutive win after beating Cyprus away and then at home to end a run of three defeats.

    Scotland are looking to get back on track after their six-game winning run was ended by Finland.

  3. Almost there...

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Here come the teams - and the anthems begin in Portugal.

  4. Weir shows way

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Scotland will be hoping for something like this tonight from Caroline Weir.

    Her thunderous strike for Manchester City against Manchester United that has earned the midfielder a Fifa Puskas Award nomination.

    It led to international team-mate Kim Little describing Weir as "one of the best technical footballers you will come across".

  5. Live on BBC Alba

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    Remember, BBC Alba is showing the game live from Lisbon.

    Coverage has just begun and you can watch by clicking the link at the top of this page or going to iPlayer.

  6. Crichton to mark dangerous Neto?

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Gemma Fay
    Former Scotland goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland

    I think having Leanne Crichton in there is a wise move. In the World Cup, Shelley tried to get Kim, Caroline and Erin in that midfield and it didn't work. We didn't have that anchor and that's what Leanne's job is and probably targeting Neto, who is a big threat

  7. Two changes for Portugal

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Portugal show two changes from the side that beat Cyprus 1-0.

    Monica Mendes starts in defence, with Sporting Lisbon team-mate Fatima Pinto in midfield.

    Andrea Jacinto and striker Telma Encarnacao drop out, while Portugal are still missing winger Jessica Silva, who plays for European champions Lyon, through injury.

  8. Little bonus for must-win Scots

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    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    It is pretty much vital that Scotland win the game tonight. The performance was okay in Finland, but they just lacked a bit of quality in the final third and hopefully that will change with the return of Kim Little

  9. Scots excite

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    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    It is an experienced and exciting side and I'm just looking forward to them getting on to the pitch

  10. Six changes for Scots

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    Scotland make six changes from the side that lost to Finland, with most of their big names returning.

    Arsenal's Jen Beattie is back in central defence, with club-mate Kim Little in midfield along with Glasgow City's Leanne Crichton in midfield along with Manchester City's Lisa Evans.

    Manchester United's Kirsty Hanson is up front, while Hibernian's Rachael Boyle is at right-back.

    Everton winger Claire Emslie dropped out through injury along, while Birmingham City forward Christie Murray is self-isolating. Sophie Howard, Lizzie Arnot and Martha Thomas drop to the bench.

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    Kim Little is back for Scotland following injury

  11. Who lies in wait?

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    Hosts England and holders Netherlands have already been joined by Denmark, Germany, Norway and Sweden in the draw for next year's finals.

    Scotland will hope to join them, but only one of Wales or Northern Ireland can qualify, with both teams battling for second place in Group C.

    You can find out about the various permutations here.

  12. Players won't be 'too distracted' by Kerr's absence

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    I don't imagine it'll be too much of a distraction to the players. A lot of the preparation would've been done and Shelley would've had a large part in that

  13. A tale of two coaches

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Scotland have been forced to travel to Lisbon without their head coach after Shelley Kerr had to self-isolate after coming into contact with a positive case of Covid-19.

    She insists she had planned for the possibility - assistant Andy Thomson will have been well-briefed. But her absence could not have come at a more critical time.

    The Scots were going along swimmingly in Group E, scoring goals aplenty, until they came unstuck against Finland last month. Of course, it would have to be Kerr's predecessor, Anna Signeul, who marshalled that 1-0 win for the current group leaders.

    Kerr will also miss the return game at Easter Road on Tuesday, when a reverse of fortunes will be a must for her side no matter the result tonight.

  14. Can Scots justify top seeding?

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Of course, if Scotland lose tonight, the reverse will be true and they will be struggling to win the group and will then more likely be left chasing one of the runners-up spots.

    The three best runners-up qualify directly for the finals in England, with the remaining six entering home and away play-offs to fill the remaining places.

    Having to rely on that route would be a disappointment considering Shelley Kerr's side, for the first time, entered the draw as one of the top seeds.

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    With Shelley Kerr self-isolating, assistant Andy Thomson will be in charge of Scotland

  15. LINE-UPS from Estadio do Restelo

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Portugal: Morais, Mendes, Rebelo, Costa, Marchao, T Pinto, D Silva, F Pinto, Neto, Borges, Silva.

    Substitutes: Pereira, Correia, Gomez, Norton, Nazareth, Marquez, Mendes, Capeta, Faria, Costa, Amado.

    Scotland: Alexander, Mitchell, Corsie, Beattie, Boyle, Little, Weir, Crichton, Evans, Hanson, Cuthbert.

    Substitutes: Lynn, Fife, Godfrey, Docherty, Ross, Arthur, Howard, Kerr, Brown, Thomas, Graham, Arnott.

  16. Little, Beattie and Evans return

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  17. Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    The build-up to tonight's game is already under way on BBC Radio Scotland 810MW.

    Joining host Jane Lewis are former Scotland strikers Julie Fleeting and Steven Thompson, plus ex-international goalkeeper Gemma Fay.

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  18. Big chance for Scotland

    Portugal v Scotland (19:00)

    Scotland's men made a song and dance - and rightly so - after reaching for their first major finals for 22 years, but the women's side are within touching distance of their third in a row.

    They sit third in Group E, but a win away to second-top Portugal would draw them to within a point of Finland with a home game against former Scotland boss Anna Signeul's side to come on Tuesday.

    Stay with us for the build-up, live action and post-match reaction on BBC Alba, online and on BBC Radio Scotland.

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