Andy Robertson's late header in Poland gifts Scotland Nations League lifeline

11/18/2024 04:50 PM

Scotland had contributed far too much to the Nations League to finish bottom of Group A1. That was the harsh reality until Andy Robertson's glorious stoppage-time header, which secured a famous win over Poland. Steve Clarke's team live on, courtesy of a playoff berth.

When John McGinn sent Scotland ahead, thoughts were of another outcome. Had the result gone their way between Croatia and Portugal, it was conceivable Clarke's men could finish second. Ultimately that other tie was immaterial but this one was not. Scotland and their support celebrated in epic style courtesy of Robertson's intervention, which instead sends Poland into League B. This felt poetic, at the venue for the Liverpool full-back's Scotland debut and, on this occasion, the earning of his 80th cap. It was the latest triumph for Clarke's management.