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Poland v Scotland LIVE: Nations League result as Andy Robertson dramatically saves the Scots from relegation

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Poland v Scotland LIVE: Nations League result as Andy Robertson dramatically saves the Scots from relegation

Steve Clarke could make a winning side change for Scotland’s big date against Poland

Andy Robertson’s last-minute goal saved Scotland from automatic relegation in the Nations League as the captain’s dramatic header gave Steve Clarke’s side a famous 2-1 win against Poland in Warsaw.

Scotland needed to win to avoid finishing bottom of League A1 but turned their run of late setbacks on its head when Robertson arrived at the back post and struck a powerful header into the net.

After losing their first three games of the season and drawing 0-0 with Portugal, Scotland ended their winless run on Friday with a late win over Croatia, before making it back-to-back victories with victory against Poland.

Scotland made the perfect start when John McGinn converted a chance inside just three minutes, but Poland’s Kamil Piątkowski fired home a stunning strike to equalize after 60 minutes.

At one point, when Portugal beat Croatia in Zagreb, another goal would have lifted Scotland into second place – enough to progress to the quarter-finals and claim a seeded place in World Cup qualifying.

But it ended in a draw in Zagreb, meaning Scotland will play a relegation play-off against one of the League B runners-up in March in a bid to maintain their top-flight status.

Scotland wrap up Nations League with final late twist as Andy Robertson has the final say

A 2-1 win in Warsaw sent Scotland above Poland into third place in Section A1 and set up a two-legged play-off against one of the second-tier runners-up in March for the right to remain among the elite.

John McGinn put Scotland ahead inside three minutes with his 20th international goal, moving the midfielder ahead of Ally McCoist into fifth place on Scotland’s all-time goalscorers list.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 10:16 PM

The World Cup pots

As it stands, Scotland should be in Pot 3 for December’s World Cup qualifying draw. There is a route to pot two, but a lot still needs to be done.

If the Czech Republic or Slovakia fail to beat Georgia or Estonia at home tomorrow, Scotland will join them.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 10:30 PM

What are the promotion/relegation play-off pots?

Third place in League A (Pot 1): Hungary, ScotlandSerbia, Belgium

Second place in League B (Pot 2): Greece, Austria, TBC, TBC.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 10:10 PM

When is the Nations League draw and how do the promotion/relegation play-offs work?

Here’s some additional information about the Nations League play-offs.

The UEFA Nations League has undergone changes this season, with the addition of quarter-finals to the knockout stages and promotion/relegation play-offs at the end of the first stage.

it’s a move up and down: there will be promotion/relegation play-offs to determine the rankings of leagues A, B, C and D, and set the rankings for the next edition in 2026.

Scotland have avoided automatic relegation and earned a play-off spot from League A, while Wales are battling for automatic promotion from League B and could find themselves in a play-off if Turkey wins its group.

The draw takes place this week and here’s everything you need to know.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 10:00 PM

Scotland don’t know their opponents for the play-off in March yet, so we don’t know what their next match is yet!

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:49 PM

FULL TIME! Poland 1-2 Scotland

Poland are relegated and Scotland have another day to compete in the A league – they will play a relegation play-off in March.

Scotland fully deserved the three points tonight, with an at times brilliant performance. In reality, either side could have achieved victory, but the Scots were more clinical that night.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:41 PM

FULL TIME! Poland 1-2 Scotland

FULL TIME! Scotland take the most dramatic of three points in Warsaw!

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:39 PM

Poland 1-2 Scotland

Now McGinn is shown a yellow card for delaying the restart while Zielinski shoots a ball into the penalty area, which is cleared. Scotland counters and wins a free kick…

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:39 PM

Poland 1-2 Scotland

Buksa received a yellow card in between. Can Scotland hold on?

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:38 PM

GOAL! Poland 1-2 Scotland

GOAL! What a finish! Scotland definitely won it!

The away team continued to apply all the pressure and they worked alongside Souttar. Finding himself in acres of space, he chooses to swing a cross from deep inside, and Robertson arrives at the back post and fires a shot past Skorupski!

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:37 PM

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