Kevin Nisbet was on target for his first international goal – with his first touch after coming on as a substitute – but a breathtaking free-kick from Memphis Depay denied the Hibs striker a winning goal with a late equaliser.
Depay had been on target in the first half too, cancelling out an unlikely – though well-taken – opener from Jack Hendry.
Given all the covid implications of John Fleck's positive test result and a further group of players being unavailable, Steve Clarke will have taken positives from Portugal.
Here’s how the players rated using our usual ratings scale.
Starting XI ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
*substitutes will differ depending on minutes played and influence.
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9. Ryan Christie - 6
Foil for Dykes, but didn't link up too many times or find opportunities of his own. Decoy runs gave Dutch issues but has had more influential games for both club and country. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group / SFA
10. David Turnbull - 7
Didn't look out of place on his international debut and showed his confidence with a fizzing strike at the top corner in the second half. Has placed himself in the frame as a potential option, but others likely remain ahead of him in pecking order. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
11. Lyndon Dykes - 6
In the battle of the big men Dykes was more effective than 6ft5 Dutchman Wout Weghorst, forcig Krul into a first-half save, but neither were on the scoresheet. de Ligt a step above what he's used to in the skybet Championship but gave a challenge before being replaced by Nisbet. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
12. SUB - Ryan Fraser - 4
On for Forrest and like the Celtic man, right wing-back is not his favoured role, but ensured it was a steady like-for-like change. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group / SFA