When Steve Clarke insisted Scotland had no interest in the soft option of the Nations League’s second tier, he was not kidding. Scotland scrapped, scratched and clung on for dear life in the first leg of this clash with Greece. The upshot is a highly favourable position before the teams meet again on Sunday in Glasgow.
Scotland probably did not deserve this victory. Greece fired 24 shots at the Scottish goal. The Tartan Army had to watch the second period through their fingers. Greece will complain vehemently about the circumstances attached to the only goal of the game. Still, Scotland’s attitude alone meant they were deserving of good fortune.
