“Ryan Christie scores from close range after Jack Hendry's header had struck the post from a set piece, giving Scotland an early lead.”
Pivotal“Aljosa Matko levels the score with a left-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Danijel Sturm, just after Scotland had missed a chance to extend their lead.”
Pivotal“Danijel Sturm completes Slovenia's turnaround by scoring the winning goal, capping a second-half surge that saw the visitors overturn their early deficit.”
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Outstanding performance
Slovenia•MidfielderScotland looked set to cruise after Ryan Christie bundled in a close-range finish from a set piece inside the first half hour, and they dominated the underlying numbers throughout with 54% possession and 12 shots to Slovenia's 10. But Slovenia's resilience and clinical edge told in the second half, as Aljosa Matko leveled from outside the box just eleven minutes after the restart, before Danijel Sturm turned the game on its head in the 71st minute. Slovenia created more from less, converting four big chances into two goals while Scotland squandered theirs, and five Slovenia saves kept the hosts at bay down the stretch. For Scotland, the collapse after taking an early lead at home will sting, while Slovenia's counter-punching approach - three counter-attacks converted into a priceless away win - gives their Nations League campaign real momentum.
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Attempt missed by Danijel Sturm from Slovenia, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
assist: Danijel Sturm
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Aljosa Matko scores for Slovenia with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Danijel Sturm.
Ben Gannon-Doak from Scotland misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Oliver McBurnie provided the assist.
David ZecYellow CardDavid Zec from Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
David Zec commits a foul for Slovenia.
John McGinn from Scotland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ryan Christie from Scotland has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak of Slovenia. The attempt was assisted by Ben Gannon-Doak.
Ryan Christie wins a free kick for Scotland in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Adam Gnezda Cerin of Slovenia.
Zan Vipotnik's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by David Brekalo, who provided a headed pass.
The second half begins with Scotland leading Slovenia 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with Scotland leading Slovenia 1-0.
John McGinn Yellow CardJohn McGinn of Scotland receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Aljosa Matko from Slovenia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by David Brekalo.
Mark Zabukovnik from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by John McGinn of Scotland.
Attempt missed. John McGinn (Scotland) takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards but misses to the right.
Mark Zabukovnik commits a foul for Slovenia.
Ryan Christie from Scotland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Zan Vipotnik's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Danijel Sturm.
Corner awarded to Slovenia after Andy Robertson concedes.
Adam Gnezda Cerin from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Oliver McBurnie of Scotland.
Billy Gilmour from Scotland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Adam Gnezda Cerin of Slovenia.
Foul committed by David Brekalo of Slovenia.
John McGinn wins a free kick for Scotland on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Scotland) heads the ball from very close range, but it goes to the right after a set piece situation.
assist: Oli McBurnie
Goal! Scotland leads Slovenia 1-0. Ryan Christie scores for Scotland with a left-footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Oliver McBurnie after a set piece situation.
Jack Hendry from Scotland hits the left post with a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Erik Janza Yellow CardErik Janza of Slovenia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Erik Janza commits a foul for Slovenia.
Ben Gannon-Doak from Scotland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
John McGinn from Scotland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
David Zec commits a foul for Slovenia.
Zan Vipotnik from Slovenia commits a handball.
Slovenia wins a corner after Ben Gannon-Doak concedes.
Corner awarded to Scotland after Erik Janza concedes.
David Zec from Slovenia misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Erik Janza provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Corner, Slovenia. Conceded by Jack Hendry.
Attempt blocked. Adam Gnezda Cerin's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Slovenia is blocked. He was assisted by Danijel Sturm.
Corner awarded to Slovenia after Jack Hendry concedes.
Foul committed by Ben Gannon-Doak of Scotland.
Danijel Sturm of Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Zan Karnicnik of Slovenia.
Jack Hendry from Scotland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
John McGinn's left-footed shot from outside the box for Scotland is blocked. Ryan Christie provided the assist.
First half begins.
Scotland and Slovenia go head-to-head at Hampden Park locked on four points apiece, with second place in Group B1 and a playoff route on the line. Both sides arrive on the back of contrasting results from their last outings, adding extra edge to a rematch of last month's goalless draw in Ljubljana.
