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Scotland vs Croatia LIVE! Team News, Updates and Goals from the Nations League Match
Hampden Park Set to Host as Scotland and Croatia Clash in Nations League Match
Two of Europe's up-and-coming football nations, Scotland and Croatia, will face off at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Tuesday, June 14th, 2023, in a crucial Nations League Group B match. Follow along for all the live updates, team news, and goals from the encounter.
Scotland Seeking Momentum While Croatia Aim to Bounce Back
Scotland will be looking to build on their impressive 2-0 win over Albania in their Nations League opener, while Croatia will be aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Austria.
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named a strong squad for the match, with Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay, and Ryan Christie all included. Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic will be without the suspended Marcelo Brozovic, but he has recalled Andrej Kramaric and Josip Brekalo to his squad.
The match is expected to be a close and exciting affair. Scotland will be buoyed by the home crowd, but Croatia will be looking to prove their quality. Stay tuned for all the updates from Hampden Park.
GOAL! Croatia 1-0 Scotland (Kramaric, 15')
Andrej Kramaric gives Croatia the lead! The forward latches onto a loose ball in the Scotland defense and fires a low shot into the bottom corner.
GOAL! Scotland 1-1 Croatia (Dykes, 24')
Scotland equalize! Lyndon Dykes heads home a Kieran Tierney cross.
GOAL! Scotland 2-1 Croatia (Armstrong, 42')
Scotland take the lead! Che Adams plays a perfect pass to Stuart Armstrong, who finishes coolly past Livakovic.
Half-time: Scotland 2-1 Croatia
Scotland go into the break with a narrow lead. Croatia started the brighter of the two teams, but Scotland have grown into the game and are now in control.
GOAL! Scotland 3-1 Croatia (McGregor, 49')
Scotland extend their lead! Callum McGregor fires a stunning shot into the top corner from outside the box.
GOAL! Scotland 4-1 Croatia (Dykes, 62')
Lyndon Dykes scores his second goal of the game to put Scotland in complete control.
Full-time: Scotland 4-1 Croatia
Scotland secure a comfortable victory over Croatia. The Tartan Army were in fine form and will be confident of qualifying for the Nations League semi-finals.