Nations League 2022 Soccer

[David76]

A depleted Scotland earned promotion to the top tier of the Nations League - and a Euro 2024 play-off place - after a defensively disciplined and brave display clinched the point they needed against Ukraine.

Missing 10 important players, Steve Clarke's side rode their luck at times in Krakow as Ukraine created several clear cut chances.

But profligacy and some wonderful goalkeeping from Craig Gordon earned a vital point which sealed Scotland top spot in Group B1.

It also capped an impressive turnaround for the national side after the disappointment of losing to Ukraine in June's World Cup play-off, and puts them into Pot 2 for the qualifying draw for the European Championships on 9 October.

That enhances Scotland's chances of another major tournament, which is a great reward for an impressive international window in which Clarke's squad has shown different qualities while being stretched to the limit.

Get in there Scotland! Won the group, got a playoff guaranteed and now in pot 2 for the Euro draw.

	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Scotland	6	6	13
2	Ukraine	6	6	11
3	Republic of Ireland	6	1	7
4	Armenia	6	-13	3

Brilliant achievement after some poor results in the summer against Ukraine (WC playoff) and Rep of Ireland.

 

[Legion]

Scotland rode their luck tonight but it has been a remarkable week after the lowpoints of the summer.

We've no chance against the big boys in the Nations League but having a guaranteed playoff spot and number 2 seeding for the Euros is superb.

 

[Best]

A great achievement for Scotland. They will get relegated straight away but getting a guaranteed playoff spot and seeding is massive.

 

[Tom]

Well done Scotland. Being in Group A might get a bit rough at times but glad we made it.