Andy Robertson reaches 100 caps as Scotland wins 2-0 against North Macedonia

Scotland secured a 2-0 victory against North Macedonia, marking Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as head coach after two previous draws. Captain Andy Robertson achieved a personal milestone, becoming only the second Scottish player to earn 100 caps. Despite earlier struggles in the Nations League, the team delivered a strong performance in Skopje, silencing critics with their display.

Kieron Bowie opened the scoring with a well-placed shot, giving Scotland their first goal in over 420 minutes. The match saw a brief interruption due to a dog running onto the pitch, but Scotland maintained their dominance. Robertson missed two early chances, while Bowie and Ben Gannon-Doak also came close to extending the lead before half-time.

Scotland was awarded a penalty after a handball by Bojan Miovski, following a rebound from Scott McKenna's shot. John McGinn successfully converted the penalty, doubling Scotland's lead with his 22nd international goal. However, the match took a turn when McKenna received a red card late on, leaving Scotland to defend their lead with ten men.

Pocognoli expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting the importance of creating chances. He acknowledged that while the opposition's ranking should be considered, the players showed a controlled and dominant approach. The head coach remains focused on the upcoming match against Slovenia, aiming to build on this win.

Robertson reflected on his 100th cap, expressing pride in his journey with the national team. He acknowledged the emotional significance of the milestone and the support from his family. Pocognoli praised Bowie's goal and highlighted the need for continued improvement as Scotland prepares for their next Nations League fixture.

via Sky Sports