Scotland's Nations League opener ended in disappointment as a stoppage-time penalty by Nicola Zalewski handed Poland a 3-2 victory. Poland initially took an early lead through Sebastian Szymanski, and Robert Lewandowski doubled their advantage with a penalty before halftime. Scotland fought back in the second half, with Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay scoring to level the match. However, a late foul by Grant Hanley allowed Zalewski to secure the win for Poland. This defeat follows Scotland's poor performance in Euro 2024, and they now face a challenging match against Portugal in Lisbon. The game highlighted ongoing issues for Steve Clarke's side, including defensive frailties and missed opportunities.