When Steve Clarke said Scotland had no interest in the soft option of the Nations League’s second tier, he was not kidding. Scotland scrapped, scratched and clung on for dear life in the first leg of this clash with Greece. The upshot is a highly favourable position before the teams meet again on Sunday in Glasgow.
Scotland probably did not deserve this victory. The Tartan Army had to watch the second half through their fingers. Greece will complain vehemently about the circumstances attached to the only goal of the game. Still, Scotland’s attitude alone meant they were deserving of good fortune. They opened 2025 in the same manner as 2024 was closed, against a team who have a formidable home record. Hampden Park and the second leg promises to be quite the spectacle.
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