Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1. The Scots – playing their second game in 72 hours – trailed at the break to John Egan’s opener at a packed-out Hampden. Midfielder Scott McTominay is suspended for Tuesday’s match in Krakow after picking up a second Nations League booking. “It was just disappointing to concede five minutes into the second half because we had started the second half well. I thought we responded well and created some really good chances but we just couldn’t quite capitalise on them.

Source: The Herald September 24, 2022 22:46 UTC