GLASGOW. It was November 1984 and the Scots sensationally defeated Spain 3:1 in the World Cup qualifiers. Since then, they have never beaten this opponent.
Only now. In the qualification for the 2024 European Championships, they quite unexpectedly won in Hampden Park 2:0.
And great joy broke out.
“A glorious victory for Scotland. Beat a nation like Spain? It’s unbelievable,” he said Sky Sports News former Scottish international David Marshall.
However, the result is certainly not the work of chance.
First loss from Slovakia
Spain suffered its first loss in the EURO qualification since October 2014, when it lost to Slovakia 1:2 in Žilina. Won seventeen of the last nineteen fights.
“It was no accident. Scotland more than deserved the victory, they could have won by a bigger margin,” added Marshall.
VIDEO: How Slovakia defeated Spain in the EURO 2014 qualification
The hero of the Scots was once again midfielder Scott McTominay, who scored both goals. In qualifying, he is as productive as Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Portuguese is second among the Gunners.
Manchester United midfielder McTominay has already scored four goals in this qualification, he also scored twice against Cyprus in the 3-0 win.
“He works hard, so I’m happy for Scott. In the last two games, he showed that he is a great gunner. He put in some excellent performances and I’m sure people in Manchester will take notice before the weekend,” remarked Marshall to the man of the match.
VIDEO: How Scotland defeated Spain in the EURO 2024 qualifiers
McTominay does not play regularly for United. He has only made 18 Premier League starts this season, scoring only in the Europa League.
McTominay: I have to go on
Prior to this international break, McTominay had just one goal for his country. Out of 36 matches.
