Midfielder Scott McTominay had a relatively controversial goal stripped away against Spain.
The Scottish team performed very well in the EURO 2024 qualifiers. Before the cоnfrоntatiоn with Spain, this team won 5 absolute victories. There, Scott McTominay was the hero, scoring 6 goals in 5 matches.
That’s why coach Steve Clarke and his team are very confident even though they have to be guests on Spain’s field in this match. In fact, “Gaur” controlled the game better, but Scotland also knew how to cause difficulties for their opponents.
McTominay scored a suρer free kιck but it was not recognized.
In the 61st minute, Scotland received a free kιck on the left wing. McTominay stepped up to the penalty spot. Continuing to maintain his high form in the national team, McTominay performed a powerful kιck into the Spanish net.
In just a few days, McTominay continuously opened fire. Previously, in Man Utd’s 2-1 comeback against Brentford in round 8 of the Premier League, McTominay came on from the bench and scored a double that blew up the Old Trafford stadium.
However, McTominay’s joy did not last long. VAR stepped in and referee Serdar Gozubuyuk did not recognize McTominay’s goal against Spain. There are opinions that Jack Hendry was offside or fouled goalkeeper Unai Simon.
However, any explanation is unreasonable because the situation is relatively sensitive. After being deprived of the goal, McTominay became angry. This midfielder had reason to react because his kιck was very beautiful and gave Scotland a scoring advantage.
It was even more bitter for McTominay when Spain scored immediately afterward. Substitute Jesus Navas crossed the ball very uncomfortably, allowing Alvaro Morata to cut in and head the ball into Scotland’s net in the 73rd minute. In the 86th minute, Oihan Sancet coldly set the score 2-0.
The Scottish side was not satisfied with the decision of the referee team controlling the match.
After the match, midfielder John McGinn was upset: “You need to be very careful with what you sаy. “I think everyone watching the game tonight, no matter where you are, feels like we don’t accept get any 50/50 decision. That makes it very difficult.
We were always opposed at crucial moments. We knew at least one point tonight would get us what we wаnted but it was disappointing. It’s very difficult to win here and in these circumstances it’s almost impossible.”
The remaining time is too little for Scotland to find a goal. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Spain. La Furia Roja avenged the 0-2 defeat against the same opponent in the first leg. But clearly Scotland has reason not to be convinced.
With this loss, Scotland cannot win an early ticket to EURO 2024. However, with what has been shown, this team still has a chance. I only felt sorry for McTominay when his efforts were bitterly rejected.
Defeated, Scotland still ranked first with 3 points more than Spain despite playing 1 more match.
McTominay was unlucky, Morata ‘shot down’ Scotland
The Spanish team has continued to extend their winning streak and can completely take the top spot in Group A.
Spain has a match against Scotland in the EURO 2024 qualifiers.
The representative of the bullfighting country is determined to win all 3 points in this clash to take the top spot from coach Steve Clarke’s team.
With a team of quality players, La Roja can easily impose the game on their opponents. They controlled the ball most of the time, trying to stretch the Scotland squad to find scoring opportunities.
However, the representative from the UK with a scientific defense style caused the home team to encounter countless difficulties.
They even shook Spain’s net after a free kick from Scott McTominay, but VAR denied the goal.
Only about 10 minutes from that moment, Scotland had to concede a goal when Alvaro Morata smartly penetrated the penalty area to catch Jesus Navas’ cross and hit the header to open the score.
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Continuing the excitement, La Roja scored another goal and the scorer this time was Oihan Sancet – a midfielder playing for Athletic Bilbao.
The 2-0 result remained until the end of the match.
This means that Spain has the right to self-determine the top spot in Group A. If they win the next match, they will surpass Scotland due to their superior goal difference and head-to-head record.