Scotland Faces Criticism After 3-0 Loss to Greece in Nations League

Scotland's national football team faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Greece in their Nations League playoff second leg, which confirmed their relegation to Nations League B. Manager Steve Clarke characterized the loss as a 'bump in the road' and stressed the importance of learning from this setback as they prepare for future FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Players like Grant Hanley expressed their commitment to bounce back, highlighting the team's character despite the recent failures. The match saw Greece dominate early on, with goals from Giannis Konstantelias, Kostas Karetsas, and Christos Tzolis sealing Scotland's fate. Clarke acknowledged the need for better energy and performance from his squad, while player Ryan Christie voiced the team's disappointment in failing to meet expectations. Looking ahead, they have two friendlies scheduled in June to regroup before the World Cup qualifiers in the fall.