# McGinn brace spares Scotland after Gilmour miss in Nations League win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/john-mcginn-double-saves-scotlands-blushes-against-north-macedonia/
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:16:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T22:47:27+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/13/scotland-north-macedonia-nations-league-match-report
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- McGinn’s two goals secured Scotland a 2-1 win.
- North Macedonia equalised after Gilmour missed an open goal.
- Robertson matched Dalglish’s 102-cap record.

## Summary

John McGinn scored twice as Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-1 in the Nations League, rescuing a tense match that threatened to turn Andy Robertson’s milestone evening into an embarrassment. Robertson earned his 102nd cap, drawing level with Kenny Dalglish in Scotland’s all-time appearances list, while the performance raised fresh questions about manager Sébastien Pocognoli’s early approach.

Scotland struggled to break down visitors who had gone eight matches without scoring, and Billy Gilmour missed an open goal from six yards early in the second half. McGinn put Scotland ahead after Ché Adams set him up, but Elmin Rastoder equalised from a corner. Ben Gannon-Doak won a penalty after a VAR review, which McGinn converted for his second goal and 24th for Scotland; the team next face Switzerland on Monday.

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