Dundee United trio Craig Moore, Lewis O’Donnell and Rory MacLeod all featured as Scotland under-17s suffered a bruising 5-1 defeat against Portugal on Tuesday evening.
Tannadice midfielders Moore and O’Donnell both started in the Tartan teens’ Under-17 European Championship curtain-raiser in Israel.
However, Brian McLaughlin’s kids were ultimately outclassed by one of the tournament favourites.
Benfica starlet Ivan Lima opened the scoring before Jose Rodrigues doubled Portugal’s advantage. A Joao Veloso penalty made it 3-0 before half-hour mark.
João Veloso scores a penalty to make it 3-1
Although Scotland reduced arrears through Celtic youngster Magnus Mackenzie, further goals from Afonso Moreira and Rodrigo Ribeiro sealed the comprehensive victory.
