The securing of Scotland’s EC race pass moved forward.
Scotland are undoubtedly the biggest sensation of this European Championship qualifier.
The tiny British team had won the first five matches in a row, and on Thursday it already had the chance to be the first team to secure a place in next summer’s final tournament through qualification.
It just had to avoid defeat in Seville to home team Spain.
La Roja unleashed attacks relentlessly by Angus Gunn to the Scotch goal. Playing in a white away shirt, Scotland weakened considerably at the end of the opening period when the captain Andy Robertson was carried off the field probably due to a dislocated shoulder.
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Captain Andy Robertson had to leave the field at the end of the opening period. PDO
The teams’ first meeting in Glasgow ended with a 2–0 victory for the home team Scott McTominay on the finish line.
The Manchester United midfielder looked set to be the decider even now when he fired a superb effort past the post and into the net on the hour mark.
Dutch judge Serdar Gözübüyük however, got an invitation to the videos. He interpreted Jack Hendry the goalkeeper of a gentle touch Unai Simónin as a nuisance.
The judicial killing known to the Scots only increased when the Changeling Jesus Navas centered the ball Álvaro Morata on. The Atlético striker scored the winning goal that helped the red shirts.
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Álvaro Morata headed the winning goal in the 73rd minute. PDO
At the end, he still made his international debut Oh, Sance suti in front of the goal 2-0 final numbers.
Connection to Huuhkaji
Scotland’s Cinderella story will have a happy ending. It may secure its place in the European Championships as early as this coming Sunday, if Norway, which is in third place in the group, cannot beat Spain, which is aiming for the top spot.
Scotland’s direct tournament pass also has a direct connection to Huuhkaji. Namely, at the moment when the Tartan Army starts its celebration, Finland grabs the place vacated by Scotland in the spring EC further qualification.
Of course, Huuhkaji still has a good chance to secure a direct place in the competition. The team will play against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.