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PIRAEUS, Greece — Greece expected Scotland to stick to its decades-old playbook: physical duels, crosses into the area, and spirited counterattacks. The Scots delivered that on Thursday plus a little more showing game control and ending the hosts' winning streak with a 1-0 victory in the Nations League playoff. The decisive goal came in the 33rd minute from a Scott McTominay penalty. McTominay's Napoli teammate Billy Gilmour provided a calming presence in midfield while Torino's Che Adams troubled the Greek defense. Coach Steve Clarke says it's great to see his players "going abroad and doing so well."
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Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Nations League play off first leg soccer match between Greece and Scotland, at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium at Athens' port of Piraeus, Greece, Thursday, March 20, 2025. - AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris
