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Kenny McLean nets late winner as Scotland edge qualifying comeback in Norway
Kenny McLean nets late winner as Scotland edge qualifying comeback in Norway
Kenny McLean scored a dramatic 89th-minute winner for Scotland in Norway as the visitors turned their Euro 2024 qualifier on its head with two goals in as many minutes. Scotland were trailing to Erling Haaland’s 61st-minute penalty and had barely posed a threat before Lyndon Dykes capitalised on some hesitancy in the Norwegian defence to nudge the ball home after John McGinn’s attempted through ball had been intercepted. The Group A leaders soon ensured they continued their perfect start to the campaign when Dykes laid McGinn’s pass back to substitute McLean, who curled a low shot just inside the far post. The visitors wore black armbands in memory of Gordon McQueen, who scored his fifth and final international goal in a 4-0 win in the same stadium in 1979 on the previous occasion the teams met in a European Championship qualifier. And they provided a fitting tribute to the 30-times capped centre-back with a sensational comeback victory. Jack Hendry was handed possibly the most difficult task in world football at the moment when he was drafted in to play at the heart of a back three tasked with stopping Haaland. The Club Brugge defender was the only change to the team that beat Spain in March after Grant Hanley dropped out with a serious Achilles injury. The best chance of the first half fell to Norway forward Alexander Sorloth, who sent a free header from eight yards straight at Angus Gunn. Scotland struggled to retain possession in the opening 20 minutes before settling down somewhat. Andy Robertson produced two good runs and crosses but they did not lead to anything and McGinn was closed down quickly after getting a sight of goal following Ryan Christie’s cross. Steve Clarke’s side were employing a flat back five out of possession and trying to keep a high line. The only time Haaland got the ball in a decent position in the first half, Callum McGregor quickly tracked back to make a penalty-box tackle. The striker might have had a far better chance if he had not been hauled down by Hendry while beginning a chase for a ball over the top. Hendry was the last defender but only received a yellow card given the foul was on the halfway line. The Slovenian referee was a lot harsher in handing bookings to McGinn and Kieran Tierney either side of half-time. Ola Solbakken and McGinn saw decent long-range shots saved early in the second half before Hendry got away with some penalty-box grappling with Haaland, although the striker did not appeal unlike some of his team-mates. However, he did not have long to wait for a spot-kick. Ryan Porteous grabbed the striker’s shirt as he looked set to attack Sorloth’s cross and the referee immediately pointed to the spot when Haaland went down. Porteous in return received a yellow card which rules him out of Tuesday’s visit of Georgia. Gunn dived the right way and came close but was beaten by the power of the strike from Haaland, who had only scored once in his previous eight club matches but took his tally for the season for club and country to 59. Scotland soon lost Tierney to injury with Liam Cooper entering the fray and they were making no inroads into Norway’s lead before Clarke made a triple switch in the 79th minute and moved to a back four. McLean, Stuart Armstrong and Billy Gilmour came on. Haaland went off in the 84th minute and Scotland soon stunned the hosts and delighted their travelling fans with their late double whammy. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Andy Murray reaches back-to-back finals after beating Nuno Borges in Nottingham Jodie Burrage sets up all-British final with Katie Boulter in Nottingham Remco Evenepoel pays tribute to Gino Mader during Tour de Suisse stage win
2023-06-18 02:15
Ex-Audi boss appeals 'dieselgate' conviction
Ex-Audi boss appeals 'dieselgate' conviction
Audi's former chief executive is appealing against his conviction over the "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal that rocked the car industry...
2023-07-04 21:53
Who was Rachel Morin? Missing woman's body found on Bel Air trail, cops suspect murder
Who was Rachel Morin? Missing woman's body found on Bel Air trail, cops suspect murder
Rachel Morin reportedly disappeared after going for a walk on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air on Saturday, August 5
2023-08-07 15:50
Is There a PlayStation State of Play in September 2023?
Is There a PlayStation State of Play in September 2023?
According to a renowned insider, it's likely that a State of Play will be coming this month.
2023-09-13 01:05
Indonesia central bank unexpectedly raises rates amid falling rupiah
Indonesia central bank unexpectedly raises rates amid falling rupiah
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2023-10-19 17:31
Twitter objects to Turkish court orders after pre-election warnings
Twitter objects to Turkish court orders after pre-election warnings
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Twitter said it had filed objections to Turkish court orders requesting a ban on access to some accounts
2023-05-16 18:22
New DIRECTV STREAM Customers Will Receive Priority Registration For Telly’s 55” Dual-Screen Television at No Cost
New DIRECTV STREAM Customers Will Receive Priority Registration For Telly’s 55” Dual-Screen Television at No Cost
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2023-05-26 20:00
Harry Styles becomes victim of flying object while performing at concert - again
Harry Styles becomes victim of flying object while performing at concert - again
Fans throwing things at artists as they perform has become a real issue in recent weeks, and Harry Styles has once again fallen victim to a flying object. The 'Watermelon Sugar' singer was performing in Vienna, Austria, over the weekend, when an unknown member of the crowd struck him with something small. It appeared to hit him near his left eye, which he tried to dodge, before wincing. He continued to hold his face, but it's not known if he was injured. Just last month, he was hit in the face by a bunch of flowers at a concert in Cardiff. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-07-10 19:49
Why China's young people are quitting their jobs and throwing 'resignation parties'
Why China's young people are quitting their jobs and throwing 'resignation parties'
On the day Liang resigned from his banking job in China's Zhejiang province, his friends threw a party and congratulated him by beating gongs and drums, in an echo of traditional marriage rituals.
2023-10-05 15:49
Browns QB Deshaun Watson sitting out with shoulder injury, rookie Thompson Robinson starts vs Ravens
Browns QB Deshaun Watson sitting out with shoulder injury, rookie Thompson Robinson starts vs Ravens
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss Sunday’s game against Baltimore with a right shoulder injury, pushing rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson into his first NFL start against the Ravens
2023-10-01 22:53
Cargo Demands Hold Steady at Port Houston
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2023-07-01 07:51
Who is Raymond Martin Jr? Arkansas man who killed mom, 68, and hid her body in freezer, charged with capital murder
Who is Raymond Martin Jr? Arkansas man who killed mom, 68, and hid her body in freezer, charged with capital murder
Raymond Martin Jr allegedly made withdrawals from his mother's bank accounts and attempted to forge a check worth approximately $6,000 in her name
2023-07-10 16:06