Scotland crushes North Macedonia 2-0 to keep Nations League hopes alive
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 with Kieron Bowie scoring early and John McGinn adding a penalty to boost their Nations League campaign.
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 with a strong display in Skopje. Kieron Bowie scored in the seventh minute with a left-foot shot from 25 yards.
John McGinn added a penalty goal in the second half. The win gave new manager Sébastien Pocognoli his first victory and first clean sheet.
Andy Robertson played his 100th game for Scotland with a lively performance on the left wing. Scotland stay alive in Nations League section B1 but face tougher tests ahead, including Slovenia's visit to Glasgow next week.
- Scotland 2-0 North Macedonia
- Final score
- 7th minute from 25 yards
- Bowie's goal
- 100th appearance
- Robertson's caps
- 22nd for Scotland
- McGinn's goals
Why it mattersThe win keeps Scotland's Nations League campaign on track and gives Pocognoli momentum in his new managerial role after losing the previous match to Switzerland.
AustraliaNo direct Australian connection, but Scottish expatriates and football fans in Australia will follow the team's progress in the Nations League.
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