Manchester United midfielder McTominay stuns Spain with two goals in a 3-0 win in their Euro 2024 qualifier.
Key Highlights :
1. Scotland beat Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park.
2. Scott McTominay came off the bench to score twice against Cyprus and the Manchester United midfielder struck early in both halves to secure Scotland’s most famous win since beating France in 2007.
3. Spain made eight changes from the side that beat Norway and were caughtcold after just seven minutes.
4. McTominay had scored just one international goal in 37 caps before Saturday and hit four in four days.
5. Scotland twice had fortune on their side as Pedro Porro’s slip gifted Andy Robertson possession and when he picked out McTominay, his shot deflected off Inigo Martinez and past the helpless Kepa Arrizabalaga.
6. Spain took time to settle, but when they did begin to threaten it was through the physical presence of Joselu rather than the slick passing they are famed for.
7. The Espanyol striker earned his first international start by scoring twice against Norway on his debut cap and will feel he should have added to that tally.
8. Joselu headed his first big chance straight at Angus Gunn and then nodded powerfully against the bar from close range.
9. De la Fuente tried to inspire a response from the three-time European champions at halftime with the introductions of Dani Carvajal and Nico Williams.
10. But Real Madrid right-back Carvajal was at fault as Scotland struck again six minutes into the second half.
11. Kieran Tierney sped past Carvajal down the left and when his cross was only cleared to the edge of the box, McTominay swept home a fine finish on his weaker left foot.
12. Only the woodwork denied Scotland a third moments later when John McGinn’s inswinging free-kick came back off the crossbar.
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Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland stunned Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park on Tuesday to continue a perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
The Manchester United midfielder netted a first-half penalty and then added a second in the second half to give Scotland a convincing victory.
Spain, who had won their opening two Group F fixtures, were made to pay for their lack of composure as Scotland took control in the opening stages.
McTominay took the lead after just four minutes, converting a penalty after Spanish left-back Nacho Monreal was adjudged to have brought down Scott Brown.
Spain had chances to level but David De Gea was made to look good by saving from Iago Aspas and Sergio Ramos before McTominay sealed the victory with a cool finish from 25 yards.
Scotland, who will now look to maintain their perfect start when they face Romania at Hampden Park on Saturday, will be confident of progressing to the next stage of qualifying.
Spain, meanwhile, will need to pick themselves up if they are to have any chance of making the finals in France.
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