
Scotland vs Georgia, 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage
· UEFA European Championship QualifyingScotland beat Georgia after game suspended due to heavy rain
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Scotland moved a step closer to booking their spot at Euro 2024 as they maintained their perfect record in qualifying with a 2-0 win over Georgia on Tuesday in a match suspended over an hour due to torrential rain.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Aaron Hickey (Scotland).
- 3': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Luka Gagnidze (Georgia).
- 3': Ryan Porteous (Scotland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 4': Attempt missed. Saba Lobzhanidze (Georgia) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Otar Kiteishvili.
- 6': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Guram Kashia.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Lyndon Dykes (Scotland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John McGinn with a cross.
- 6': Goal! Scotland 1, Georgia 0. Callum McGregor (Scotland) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a corner.
- 7': Delay in match (Scotland).
- 7': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 8': Attempt missed. Otar Kiteishvili (Georgia) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Saba Lobzhanidze.
- 13': Attempt missed. Lyndon Dykes (Scotland) with an attempt from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kieran Tierney with a cross.
- 16': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Otar Kiteishvili.
- 18': Attempt missed. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 22': Foul by Billy Gilmour (Scotland).
- 22': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Otar Kakabadze.
- 24': Attempt blocked. John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 28': Offside, Georgia. Nika Kvekveskiri tries a through ball, but Otar Kiteishvili is caught offside.
- 29': Foul by John McGinn (Scotland).
- 29': Otar Kakabadze (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- 32': Attempt missed. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) right footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing misses to the right. Assisted by Georges Mikautadze.
- 32': Foul by Scott McTominay (Scotland).
- 32': Guram Kashia (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Offside, Georgia. Guram Kashia tries a through ball, but Otar Kakabadze is caught offside.
- 38': Attempt missed. John McGinn (Scotland) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kieran Tierney.
- 38': Attempt missed. John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andrew Robertson.
- 40': Attempt saved. Scott McTominay (Scotland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Callum McGregor.
- 40': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Giorgi Mamardashvili.
- 41': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Otar Kiteishvili.
- 42': Attempt missed. Ryan Porteous (Scotland) header from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Scott McTominay with a cross following a corner.
- 43': Attempt blocked. John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 43': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Nika Kvekveskiri.
- 43': Foul by Ryan Porteous (Scotland).
- 43': Guram Kashia (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Nika Kvekveskiri (Georgia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luka Gagnidze.
- 45'+1': Foul by Aaron Hickey (Scotland).
- 45'+1': Nika Kvekveskiri (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Aaron Hickey (Scotland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Scotland 1, Georgia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Scotland 1, Georgia 0.
- 46': Offside, Georgia. Otar Kakabadze tries a through ball, but Saba Lobzhanidze is caught offside.
- 47': Goal! Scotland 2, Georgia 0. Scott McTominay (Scotland) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 52': Aaron Hickey (Scotland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 52': Foul by Nika Kvekveskiri (Georgia).
- 54': Foul by Solomon Kvirkvelia (Georgia).
- 54': Lyndon Dykes (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt missed. Callum McGregor (Scotland) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 56': Substitution, Georgia. Budu Zivzivadze replaces Nika Kvekveskiri.
- 56': Substitution, Georgia. Giorgi Gocholeishvili replaces Lasha Dvali.
- 57': Attempt missed. Scott McTominay (Scotland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andrew Robertson.
- 60': Attempt missed. Otar Kiteishvili (Georgia) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Giorgi Gocholeishvili.
- 61': Billy Gilmour (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Otar Kiteishvili (Georgia).
- 62': Budu Zivzivadze (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Jack Hendry (Scotland).
- 64': Substitution, Georgia. Zuriko Davitashvili replaces Saba Lobzhanidze.
- 65': Foul by Scott McTominay (Scotland).
- 65': Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Andrew Robertson (Scotland).
- 67': Zuriko Davitashvili (Georgia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 67': Andrew Robertson (Scotland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Aaron Hickey (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Foul by Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia).
- 69': Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Luka Gagnidze.
- 72': Attempt missed. Ryan Porteous (Scotland) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Billy Gilmour with a cross following a corner.
- 73': Attempt missed. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 75': Foul by Luka Gagnidze (Georgia).
- 75': John McGinn (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Luka Gagnidze (Georgia) is shown the yellow card.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Lyndon Dykes (Scotland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John McGinn.
- 78': Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Porteous (Scotland).
- 79': Substitution, Scotland. Ryan Jack replaces Callum McGregor.
- 79': Substitution, Scotland. John Souttar replaces Kieran Tierney.
- 79': Substitution, Scotland. Kevin Nisbet replaces Lyndon Dykes.
- 79': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 82': Delay in match because of an injury Luka Gagnidze (Georgia).
- 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Attempt missed. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Zuriko Davitashvili.
- 86': Substitution, Scotland. Kenny McLean replaces Billy Gilmour.
- 86': Foul by John McGinn (Scotland).
- 86': Zuriko Davitashvili (Georgia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Otar Kiteishvili (Georgia).
- 87': Ryan Jack (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Kenny McLean (Scotland).
- 90': Otar Kiteishvili (Georgia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Penalty conceded by Aaron Hickey (Scotland) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Scotland. Ryan Christie replaces John McGinn.
- 90'+3': VAR Decision: Penalty Georgia.
- 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+4': Penalty missed! Bad penalty by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) right footed shot is too high. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should be disappointed.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Scotland 2, Georgia 0.
- 0': Match ends, Scotland 2, Georgia 0.
Statistics
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7 | Fouls | 12 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
3 | Offsides | 0 |
0 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
1 | Saves | 0 |
48.9 | Possession | 51.1 |
9 | SHOTS | 14 |
0 | ON GOAL | 3 |
0.0 | On Target % | 0.2 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
411 | Accurate Passes | 419 |
502 | Passes | 513 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
3 | Crosses | 16 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.3 |
54 | Long Balls | 43 |
22 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
12 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
19 | Tackles | 21 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
13 | Interceptions | 6 |
19 | Effective Clearances | 9 |
19 | Clearances | 9 |
Game Information
Venue: Hampden Park
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Attendance: 50,062
EURO Qualifying Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Spain | 8 | +20 | 21 |
2 | Scotland | 8 | +9 | 17 |
3 | Norway | 8 | +2 | 11 |
4 | Georgia | 8 | -6 | 8 |
Line-Ups
Scotland (5-3-2)
No. | Name |
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1 | Angus Gunn (GK) |
13 | Jack Hendry |
6 | Kieran Tierney |
15 | Ryan Porteous |
3 | Andrew Robertson ![]() |
2 | Aaron Hickey ![]() |
14 | Billy Gilmour |
8 | Callum McGregor |
4 | Scott McTominay |
9 | Lyndon Dykes |
7 | John McGinn |
Georgia (4-4-1-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
12 | Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK) |
4 | Guram Kashia |
5 | Solomon Kvirkvelia |
23 | Lasha Dvali |
2 | Otar Kakabadze |
6 | Luka Gagnidze ![]() |
16 | Nika Kvekveskiri |
7 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
18 | Saba Lobjanidze |
22 | Georges Mikautadze |
10 | Otar Kiteishvili |
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