Scotland 2 – 0 Georgia – theliveplanet.ru

Scott McTominay scored his 5th objective in Euro 2024 Qualifying as Scotland maintained their 100 percent record in Group A by beating Georgia 2-0 at Hampden Park, which saw a long hold-up due to a waterlogged pitch.

The video game started in torrential conditions after a hour-long rainstorm soaked the arena. Nevertheless, Scotland handled to take the lead in the 7 minutes that were played thanks to Callum McGregor’s well-taken strike.

Play did not reboot after the objective as referee Istvan Vad indicated for the gamers to go back to the dressing spaces as the premises personnel, SFA personnel and ball young boys and ladies started clearing the water from the surface area.

It started an hour and 40 minutes of pitch examinations, hold-ups and Georgian mutiny as the away group declined to go back to the the pitch as they wanted to have the video game held off up until Wednesday.

Nevertheless, they ultimately emerged after a 3rd examine conditions by the referee – who properly concluded the conditions were okay to play in – and the video game ultimately rebooted prior to 9.35 pm.

Scotland constantly looked the most likely to include another objective, getting from where they ended. McTominay ensured of the 3 points instantly after half-time – at around 10.30 pm – with his 5th objective of the project, following doubles versus Cyprus and Spain.

Georgia had a couple of late chances, and missed out on the possibility for a late alleviation as Napoli forward Kvicha Kvaratskhelia fired a charge into the stands.

It would not have actually mattered excessive any method as Scotland took another big action towards getting approved for Euro 2024, winning all of their opening 4 certifying video games for the very first time. They stay leading of Group A with 12 points – 8 points ahead of Norway in 2nd.

However supervisor Steve Clarke fasted to keep Scottish feet on the ground, informing Viaplay Sports: “We’re not going to certify with 12 points. We took a look at the very first half of the project and we wished to get as numerous points as we might with 3 house video games and a difficult video game in Norway.

” We’re believing can we get a points tally that provides us an opportunity in the 2nd half. The quicker we can understand needed to certify, the much better.”

How Scotland won once again in screening conditions

It was clear from kick-off that the torrential conditions would have an effect, with surface area water spraying off the pitch.

Georgia might have smuggled house an early objective as Otar Kiteishvili’s shot bumbled past the far post.

However inside 6 minutes, Scotland took the lead. John McGinn’s corner was partly cleared at the near post, prior to rolling into the middle of the location where McGregor was waiting to strike, shooting previous Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

There was a VAR check after the objective – which was ultimately enabled to stand – however it was the suspension of the match minutes later on that took the headings.

After one hour and 40 minutes of turmoil, play resumed at 9.35 pm and Scotland might have doubled their lead right after the reboot. Andy Robertson’s effort was pressed away after a driving run, prior to Lyndon Dykes nodded a great effort simply past the post.

In the last 5 minutes of an extended very first half, an unmarked McGinn likewise sent out a header past the post after a great cross from Kieran Tierney, prior to McTominay saw his effort bossed around the post by Mamardashvili.

Scotland instantly doubled their lead when the 2nd half resumed at 10.30 pm. Tierney’s long pass was cleared by Georgia, however just as far as the waiting McTominay, who fired a great strike into the bottom corner to continue his outstanding global kind.

The hosts continued to produce half opportunities. McGregor saw an effort from variety go large, as did McTominay. Ryan Porteous need to likewise have had his name on the scoresheet, however guided his header over the crossbar.

Georgia started to penetrate for an objective as the clock ticked towards 90 minutes – and previous 11pm. In the 74th minute, Otar Kakabadze’s low cross was snapped away by Angus Gunn, however just landed as far as Georges Mikautadze who lashed his effort into the side of the internet.

The drama was not yet over. Georgia were granted a last-minute charge as Aaron Hickey was punished for handball following a VAR evaluation. Star gamer Kvaratskhelia lined it up however in an effort that epitomised his nation’s night, blazed it into the every-emptying crowd as Scotland came away with 3 well-deserved points.

Clarke stays concentrated on Euros credentials

Scotland supervisor Steve Clarke to Viaplay Sports:

” It was an actually weird, surreal night, however we did the most crucial thing and got the 3 points and it’s an actually excellent very first half of the project.

” I stated we would enhance and I believe I have actually been shown right. I believe we can enhance more, we can be much better. There was a spell in the 2nd half where I believed we might move the ball a bit much better to take the sting out of the video game.

” However I’m actually happy with them. First 4, however it ‘d be great to make it 5.

” However you understand what football’s like. If you get too far ahead of yourself it can return and kick you on the behind. We simply remain focused and make certain we understand tally that does certify us.”

On the long hold-up due to a waterlogged pitch: ” The gamers were spectacular. They remained concentrated on the video game, came out to warm-up I do not understand the number of times.

” However I need to discuss the crowd. Each time the gamers came out to warm-up, they crowd existed singing and cheering and letting the gamers understand they existed to support them. It might have been simple for individuals to wander away however they stuck with the group and we actually value that.

” The Georgian young boys were taking a look at the method the pitch was at the start at the video game and were believing it was still the exact same. When both groups remained in the tunnel among the times we came out, you might see it was putting once again and on the back of that, they were believing the pitch would not be any much better.

” However the pitch did begin to drain pipes. The volunteers, a huge reference for them also, out there sweeping the water off the pitch and doing whatever they can to get the video game on.

” And when Georgia came out and took a look in the warm-up, they might see the pitch is great. We arrived in the end.”

Scotland-Georgia suspended – the complete timeline

7.47 pm: Scotland vs Georgia starts in torrential conditions, with water sprinkling with every relocation from the gamers and the ball constantly getting stuck.

7.53 pm: Callum McGregor puts Scotland ahead after 6 minutes.

7.54 pm: There is a reported VAR examine the objective as the referee Istvan Vad seeks advice from authorities on the touchline. The Hungarian authorities then talks to both captains – in addition to some gamers trying to step in – about the playing conditions

7.57 pm: The gamers and match authorities go back to the dressing spaces as premises personnel, SFA personnel and ball young boys and ladies start sweeping the pitch of surface area water.

8pm: UEFA validates the video game would be suspended for 20 minutes to enable the surface area water to be cleared, when a very first pitch examination would happen.

8.15 pm: The referee and an accompanying match authorities make their very first pitch examination as personnel continue to deal with clearing the surface area.

8.21 pm: The pitch does not pass the very first examination, with another arranged for 8.35 pm. It is likewise reported that if the video game is not used Tuesday night, it would be rescheduled for Wednesday, either at Hampden Park or St Mirren if Hampden Park was considered unplayable.

8.33 pm: The referee and an accompanying match authorities perform a 2nd pitch examination, as both groups, backroom personnel and association authorities gather by the dugouts, awaiting a choice.

8.40 pm: It is revealed the gamers will come out for a 10 minute warm-up at 8.45 pm. The referee would talk to the captains and if they concurred, play would resume at 8.55 pm.

8.45 pm: Both sets of gamers emerge for their warm-up as rain starts to fall once again. Nevertheless, the ball is rolling well along the surface area, with the objective mouths still getting the most attention.

8.59 pm: The gamers had pull back the tunnel – much to the bemusement of the Scotland fans and gamers.

9.02 pm: The reboot time is pressed back to 9.15 pm.

9.11 pm: The Scotland gamer emerge from the tunnel, all set to resume the video game. Nevertheless, there is no indication of the Georgia gamers.

9.17 pm: Viaplay Sports reports that the Georgia group are declining to come back out to reboot the video game. The Scotland gamers stay on the pitch, continuing their 2nd warm-up.

9.19 pm: The referee emerges once again with the ball under his arm, and performs another tiny pitch examination, to the continuing inconvenience of the gamers and fans.

9.22 pm: The reboot time is postponed once again up until 9.30 pm. The Scotland fans air their disappointments, as the gamers praise them for their persistence. They quickly go back to the dressing space as soon as again.

9.25 pm: The Georgia gamers emerge from their dressing space to a chorus of boos from the house fans.

9.29 pm: The reboot is postponed again to 9.35 pm.

9.34 pm: The Scotland gamers return out onto the pitch to a big holler as play reboots – an hour and 40 minutes after the video game was at first suspended.

A soaked Scotland – in photos!

Opta statistics – Scotland at the double once again

Scotland have actually won 10 successive certifying matches (Euros + World Cup) for the very first time, keeping 8 tidy sheets throughout this run (play-off video games left out).
Georgia have actually lost a competitive match for the very first time because October 2021 vs Greece, having actually gone unbeaten throughout their last 10 such matches prior to tonight (W8 D2).
Scotland have actually scored a minimum of two times in 4 successive matches for the very first time because June-September 1983.
Scotland have actually won 6 successive house matches with Steve Clarke at the helm for the very first time, their most under a particular supervisor because a run of 7 from August 1995 to April 1997 with Craig Brown.