Scotland keep Nations League hopes alive with win over Croatia

Scotland have kept their hopes of remaining in the top flight of the Nations League with a 1-0 win over Croatia at Hampden.

Croatia’s Petar Sucic was sent off in the first half for two yellow cards after the visitors had put Steve Clarke’s under serious pressure.

The tide turned in the second half with Scotland pressing and substitute John McGinn made the breakthrough with the winning goal in the 86th minute.

The team now travel to face Poland in Warsaw, knowing that a win will see them avoid automatic relegation to League B and instead take on a second-tier side in the play-offs in March. Having brought the head-to-head record with Croatia level, Scotland could even finish second and reach the quarter-finals if Portugal defeat Croatia and there’s a three goal swing in Scotland’s favour.

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