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Croatia Komot From Behind, Beat Scotland 2-1 for Nations League

Croatia don come from behind to beat Scotland 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League match wey happen today. The match, which take place in Zagreb, see Scotland take the lead first through Ryan Christie‘s goal in the 33rd minute. Christie capitalize on a defensive error to score the opener, making the score 0-1 in favor of Scotland.

But Croatia no waste time to equalize. In the 36th minute, Matanovic score to make the game 1-1. The first half end with both teams tied at 1-1, with plenty of opportunities created but not fully utilized by either side.

The turning point of the match come in the 70th minute when Andrej Kramaric head in the winner. Kramaric score from a rebound after a great save from Scotland’s goalkeeper, Craig Gordon. This goal put Croatia ahead 2-1, and they manage to hold on to the lead till the end of the match.

This defeat mark Scotland’s third straight loss in the Nations League and extend their winless streak to eight games. Scotland’s coach, Steve Clarke, express his frustration over the team’s performance, emphasizing the need for better results and improved performances.

The match also see several key players missing for Scotland due to injuries, including John Souttar, Lawrence Shankland, and Angus Gunn. Despite these challenges, Scotland still manage to create some chances, but their efforts were not enough to secure a win.

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