Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 for Pocognoli’s first win
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje, giving new manager Sébastien Pocognoli his first win and keeping the team in contention in Nations League section B1. Kieron Bowie’s early goal set the tone in a match Scotland dominated, though their missed chances and Scott McKenna’s late red card were setbacks.
Bowie scored in the seventh minute with a left-footed shot after collecting Billy Gilmour’s pass, and John McGinn converted a penalty for his 22nd international goal. The match marked Andy Robertson’s 100th cap; McKenna will miss Scotland’s next game against Slovenia after being sent off for denying a clear scoring opportunity. Scotland face tougher tests ahead.
- Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0.
- Bowie scored early; McGinn added a penalty.
- McKenna’s red card rules him out against Slovenia.
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The Nations League is a competition between European national teams, with sides grouped into sections based on their level. Scotland are in section B1, where results affect their standing and chances of moving up or facing relegation.
Scotland’s team is led by manager Sébastien Pocognoli, while North Macedonia are one of their rivals in the group. Players such as captain Andy Robertson and midfielder John McGinn have long international careers, and reaching 100 appearances for Scotland is a notable milestone.
The group campaign includes several matches, so one result is only part of the picture. Scotland’s remaining fixtures, including games against Slovenia, will help determine their final position.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia”.