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Follow live reaction after Scotland secured a World Cup play-off spot thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Moldova in Chisinau.

Steve Clarke’s men made the breakthrough when Nathan Patterson drilled in a stunning opener shortly before half-time, following a neat one-two with John McGinn.

Scotland remained on top following the interval and striker Che Adams doubled their lead midway through the second half after another brilliant combination between Patterson and McGinn.

Craig Gordon was called into a late penalty save while Kieran Tierney made a last-ditch challenge to deny Vadim Rata, but the victory was never in doubt as Scotland sealed second place in Group F with a game to spare.

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Moldova vs Scotland latest updates

• Scotland take on Moldova in World Cup qualifying
• Scotland will seal second spot in Group F with a win
• 37’ - Nathan Patterson drills in opener shortly before the break
• 65’ - Adams doubles Scotland’s lead after more excellent work from Patterson
• 81’ - Gordon makes penalty stop to prevent a nervy finish

[12 November 2021 17:19 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

17 mins: Another chance for Scotland, their biggest of the match, and it falls to the captain! Roberson pounces on a loose backpass and drives into the box, but he can’t fire the shot across the goalkeeper. The finish is poor, you have to say, and Robertson is disappointed that he didn’t do better.

[12 November 2021 17:17 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

15 mins: Save! Lovely play from Scotland down the left. Robertson fizzes a pass into Armstrong before receiving the return pass. Armstrong then drives around the outside Robertson and fires a shot across goal, which Namașco beats clear.

[12 November 2021 17:13 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

11 mins: Adams has made an encouraging start to the match as Scotland’s lone striker. He shows good hold-up play before finding Patterson in space down the right - but the wing-back can’t keep it in play as he tried to burst around the outside.

[12 November 2021 17:11 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

9 mins: Save! More good play from Scotland, again down the left. Tierney finds himself in space after making an overlapping run before his cross is headed clear. It breaks to Gilmour on the edge and his volley is beaten clear by goalkeeper Namașco, before the ball is scrambled clear by the Moldovan defence. It almost fell to Armstrong, before Tierney’s cross from the byline was put out for a corner and Moldova were able to clear.

[12 November 2021 17:08 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

6 mins: Chances at both ends! Moldova work their first opening as captain Artur Ioniță is played through on goal before dragging his shot wide of Gordan’s left hand post under pressure from Hendry.

Scotland then create another chance down the left after Adams slipped the ball wide to Armstrong, but his shot was straight at the goalkeeper as he tried to find the far corner.

[12 November 2021 17:05 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

4 mins: Confirmed - no goal. That’s encouraging for Scotland though. McGinn made another nice run and found Robertson in space on the left. His cross found Adams at the back post, and the striker was able to cut inside both the recovering defender and the goalkeeper before sticking the ball into the net - but he was offside from Robertson’s cross.

[12 November 2021 17:03 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

3 mins: Offside! Che Adams puts the ball into the net but Scotland’s celebrations are cut short! The offside is being checked though...

[12 November 2021 17:02 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova 0-0 Scotland

2 min: Scotland open with a spell of possession, before Tierney hits it long to McGinn, who has lined up alongside Adams and Armstrong as expected.

McGinn then makes a bursting run before slipping the ball wide to Armstrong, whose cross is blocked.

[12 November 2021 17:00 · Jamie Braidwood]

KICK OFF! Moldova 0-0 Scotland

We’re underway at the Zimbru Stadium! Can Scotland make it five wins in a row and seal that playoff spot?

[12 November 2021 16:58 · Jamie Braidwood]

Moldova vs Scotland

The travelling Tartan Army make themselves heard at the far end of the ground in Chisinau. Plenty have made the trip to eastern Europe for this one.

Kick off is moments away is this must-win World Cup qualifier.