Scotland World Cup qualification hopes reach a vital stage as the final group matches approach. Scotland need a draw or win against Greece and a win over Denmark to confirm their place at next year’s tournament. The long wait since their last World Cup appearance heightens the pressure.
Six World Cups have passed without Scotland. Sixty-one nations have played at the finals in that period. Supporters sense a rare opening, but recent displays create uncertainty.
The 2-1 win over Belarus delivered points but raised concerns. Players expressed frustration after the flat performance.
Andy Robertson said: “It doesn’t feel like a win.”
Scott McKenna said: “We let ourselves down.”
Scott McTominay added: “We’ve got to be better than that.”
Che Adams backed the fans. He said: “I think they [the fans] were right [to boo].”
Steve Clarke said: “Really, really disappointed in my team.”
John McGinn revealed: “At half-time, it was the wildest I’ve seen him [Clarke] in 72 games.”
McGinn later summed it up online: “Two jobby performances, but six massive points.”
Form, Fitness, and Rising Questions
Scotland hold a strong table position, but their form remains inconsistent. The team already have a play-off fallback, yet direct qualification is the goal. Avoiding a risky knockout path matters.
Selection uncertainty continues. Craig Gordon has not played all season. Ben Gannon-Doak has limited club minutes. Scotland must decide whether to start Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, or both. Missing Angus Gunn and Billy Gilmour adds more difficulty.
The campaign began impressively with a resilient draw in Copenhagen. A controlled win over Belarus followed. October, however, exposed weaknesses.
Greece Stand in Scotland’s Way
Scotland struggled badly in the home match against Greece before turning the game late. Greek substitute Dimitris Giannoulis said: “We were like a dazed boxer.”
Greece are now out of the qualification race, but motivation remains. They may chase revenge after their loss in Glasgow. Their coach Ivan Jovanovic also needs a convincing result.
Scotland now stand closer than ever to ending their World Cup exile. Two composed performances could finally deliver the return fans crave.
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