Poland v Scotland LIVE: Nations League result as Andy Robertson dramatically rescues Scots from relegation
Poland 1-2 Scotland: The captain’s last-minute header saved the Scots from automatic relegation, with a play-off to come to stay in League A
Andy Robertson’s last-minute goal saved Scotland from automatic Nations League relegation as the captain’s dramatic header earned Steve Clarke’s side a famous 2-1 win against Poland in Warsaw.
Scotland had to win to avoid finishing bottom of League A1, but turned their run of late misfortunate on its head when Robertson arrived at the back post to thump a powerful header into the net.
Having lost their first three matches of the campaign and drawing 0-0 with Portugal, Scotland ended their winless run with a late win over Croatia on Friday before earning back-to-back wins with victory against Poland.
Scotland made the perfect start when John McGinn converted a chance inside just three minutes but Poland’s Kamil Piątkowski arrowed a stunning strike into the top to equalise on 60 minutes.
At one stage, with Portugal beating Croatia in Zagreb, another goal would have lifted Scotland to second place - enough to progress to the quarter-finals and claim a seeded place in World Cup qualifying.
But it finished as a draw in Zagreb, which means Scotland will play a relegation play-off against one of the runners-up from League B in March in a bid to retain their top-tier status.
Poland 0-1 Scotland
47 mins
CLOSE! Excellent defending from Souttar!
Poland have had all the ball since the whistle and they pour numbers forward, and it comes to Kaminski on the right of the box. He fools Robertson with the stepover and fires a low shot that’s beaten Gordon, but Souttar slides in to prevent it from crossing the line!
KICK-OFF! Poland 0-1 Scotland
The away side get us back underway here.
HALF-TIME! Poland 0-1 Scotland
Both sides are re-emerging from the tunnel in Warsaw, so we’ll be back underway soon.
HALF-TIME! Poland 0-1 Scotland
It’s been quite an even game in terms of meaningful chances, with both sides having good opportunities.
Although Poland dominated possession for a period after conceding, they couldn’t create a lot of clear-cut openings, while Scotland hit the woodwork twice!
HALF-TIME! Poland 0-1 Scotland
It’s been a successful half for Scotland, with a big 45 minutes ahead to avoid relegation from their group. If everything goes their way, they could still stay in the race for promotion via a play-off!
Another goal for Scotland or Portugal would mean that Croatia would drop to third.
HALF-TIME! Poland 0-1 Scotland
The half ends with Kamiński cutting inside a curling an effort wide of the far post.
Scotland go into the break with a vital lead!
Poland 0-1 Scotland
45 mins
On replay, we can see that McTominay’s effort took a tiny deflection off the outstretched foot of Piatowski. A vital touch.
Poland work a great counter-attacking, moving from their own half to the Scotland area within three passes, but Ralston blocks Świderski’s cross.
There’ll be one minute of added time here.
Poland 0-1 Scotland
42 mins
HITS THE POST! So close once again!
Doak beats his man to make space for a cross yet again, but it’s headed away. Scotland retain possession, working it around the Poland half for a minute or so before Doak lays it off to Ralston, whose cross isn’t dealt with and eventually bounces out to McTominay. He lifts his head and rifles a shot against the far post from just inside the box!
Poland 0-1 Scotland
39 mins
Good work from Gordon, as he makes a good save down to his right after Poland had played Buksa into a great shooting position.
Poland 0-1 Scotland
36 mins
CLOSE! Another great chance for the away side, and this one comes from brilliant work from McTominay. The ball comes forward, and he drives towards goal, taking one touch to flick it past one defender before hitting a low effort straight at the ‘keeper, who’d rushed off his line.
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