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Ben Banks

Three things we learned as Ryan Porteous defies doubters in Scotland Nations League glory night

Scotland drew 0-0 against Ukraine in their final UEFA Nations League Group B1 match with Ukraine.

The result means that they have won the Group B1 section and banked a Euro 2024 Nations League play-off spot. Head coach Steve Clarke did not have his troubles to seek amid injury, suspension and fitness problems but they should have been ahead inside two minutes versus a side they smashed 3-0 at Hampden last week, Che Adams denied after a defensive mistake.

Ukraine looked dangerous on the attack but a much-changed defence looked solid and stood firm, with Craig Gordon making a few fine saves. It means Scotland finish this group on 13 points and in first place ahead of Republic of Ireland, Armenia and their hosts in this match. Here are three things we learned from the match.

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