Scotland shock Poland to reach Nations League last four
Impressive win in Poland
Scotland stunningly battled to a 2-1 triumph over Poland in their Nations League Group B1 match in Warsaw on Tuesday. The result sees Steve Clarke's side finish top of their group and reach the semi-finals of the competition.
Che Adams and Ryan Christie on target
Che Adams and Ryan Christie were on target for Scotland, while Poland's goal came from a penalty scored by Robert Lewandowski. The victory was Scotland's first away win over Poland since 1974.
The Scots showed great resilience and determination throughout the match, and they fully deserved their victory. They will now face the winners of Group A3 in the semi-finals, which will be played in June 2023.
Clarke: This is an incredible moment
“This is an incredible moment for Scottish football,” said Clarke after the match. “I'm incredibly proud of my players. They were fantastic tonight and they deserve all the credit.
“We knew it would be a tough match, but we came here with a game plan and we executed it perfectly. We knew we had to be brave and we had to take our chances, and that's exactly what we did. It was a brilliant performance and I'm thrilled for the players and the fans. We've made history tonight.”
Scotland's road to the semi-finals
Scotland began their Nations League campaign with a 2-0 win over Armenia in June 2022. They then drew 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland in September 2022 and beat Ukraine 3-0 in October 2022.
The Scots secured their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Ukraine in November 2022. They will now face the winners of Group A3 in the semi-finals, which will be played in June 2023.
Conclusion
Scotland's victory over Poland was a historic moment for Scottish football. The Scots showed great resilience and determination throughout the match, and they fully deserved their victory. They will now face the winners of Group A3 in the semi-finals, and they will be hoping to reach the final and win the competition.