Scotland concedes early goal against Greece in Nations League play-off

Scotland faced a challenging return leg against Greece in their Nations League play-off, having taken a narrow lead in the first fixture with a 1-0 win in Athens due to a penalty from Scott McTominay. However, in the second match at Hampden Park, Scotland conceded early in the second half, with Christos Tzolis scoring for Greece, putting them ahead 3-1 on aggregate. Despite dominating possession and having more attempts on goal, Scotland struggled to convert their chances, failing to test the Greek goalkeeper significantly. Steve Clarke, Scotland's manager, acknowledged the pressure from Greece and emphasized the need for his team to regain their rhythm following the goal. With the tie still open, Clarke remained optimistic about Scotland's chances of staying in League A, underscoring the importance of the upcoming minutes in the match. The game highlighted Scotland's defensive resilience but also their need to improve in front of goal.