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Scotland player ratings v North Macedonia: One man returns to vintage best, debutant rated, Iwelumo moment

How the Scotland players rated against North Macedonia

Scotland earned their first home victory of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia at Hampden.

John McGinn was the hero in this Nations League B1 match, showing good composure to net the opener on 54 minutes and then scoring what proved to be the winner 20 minutes later when he converted a penalty.

North Macedonia had equalised on 58 minutes when striker Elmin Rastoder glanced home a header from a corner kick, but Scotland showed sufficient resolve to find a winner.

They remain in third place in the group, a point behind Slovenia, who drew 0-0 with leaders Switzerland. However, due to the head-to-head record, Scotland will need to defeat Switzerland in St Gallen on Monday if they are to overtake the Slovenians in the final game-week.

We give the Scotland players a mark out of ten for their performance at Hampden against North Macedonia:

Some wanted the San Jose Earthquakes keeper to be dropped for Scott Bain, but Gunn kept his place and had a quiet night. The North Macedonians rarely threatened him and their goal, a smart glancing header from a corner, gave him no chance. 6
1. Angus Gunn Some wanted the San Jose Earthquakes keeper to be dropped for Scott Bain, but Gunn kept his place and had a quiet night. The North Macedonians rarely threatened him and their goal, a smart glancing header from a corner, gave him no chance. 6 | SNS Group Photo Sales
This was his first start for Scotland since the 5-1 defeat by Germany to open up Euro 2024. His style hasn't changed much: all-action, aggression and power. He won almost all of his aerial duels and was fine on the deck. He can be pleased with his return to national service. 7
2. Ryan Porteous This was his first start for Scotland since the 5-1 defeat by Germany to open up Euro 2024. His style hasn't changed much: all-action, aggression and power. He won almost all of his aerial duels and was fine on the deck. He can be pleased with his return to national service. 7 | SNS Group Photo Sales
In his first start for Scotland and only his second cap, Graham anchored the defence well. He had one misplaced pass at the beginning, but after that the Stoke man fared well in general play. He was part of a backline that was caught napping for Rastoder's goal. He very nearly scored with a close-range header on 53 minutes. 7
3. Luke Graham In his first start for Scotland and only his second cap, Graham anchored the defence well. He had one misplaced pass at the beginning, but after that the Stoke man fared well in general play. He was part of a backline that was caught napping for Rastoder's goal. He very nearly scored with a close-range header on 53 minutes. 7 | SNS Group Photo Sales
The Celtic wing-back played on the left of a three and showed good composure, covering diligently for Robertson. He headed over on 22 minutes. A good display. 7
4. Kieran Tierney The Celtic wing-back played on the left of a three and showed good composure, covering diligently for Robertson. He headed over on 22 minutes. A good display. 7 | PA Photo Sales

Scotland earned their first home victory of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia at Hampden.

John McGinn was the hero in this Nations League B1 match, showing good composure to net the opener on 54 minutes and then scoring what proved to be the winner 20 minutes later when he converted a penalty.

North Macedonia had equalised on 58 minutes when striker Elmin Rastoder glanced home a header from a corner kick, but Scotland showed sufficient resolve to find a winner.

They remain in third place in the group, a point behind Slovenia, who drew 0-0 with leaders Switzerland. However, due to the head-to-head record, Scotland will need to defeat Switzerland in St Gallen on Monday if they are to overtake the Slovenians in the final game-week.

We give the Scotland players a mark out of ten for their performance at Hampden against North Macedonia:

Scotland earned their first home victory of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia at Hampden.

John McGinn was the hero in this Nations League B1 match, showing good composure to net the opener on 54 minutes and then scoring what proved to be the winner 20 minutes later when he converted a penalty.

North Macedonia had equalised on 58 minutes when striker Elmin Rastoder glanced home a header from a corner kick, but Scotland showed sufficient resolve to find a winner.

They remain in third place in the group, a point behind Slovenia, who drew 0-0 with leaders Switzerland. However, due to the head-to-head record, Scotland will need to defeat Switzerland in St Gallen on Monday if they are to overtake the Slovenians in the final game-week.

We give the Scotland players a mark out of ten for their performance at Hampden against North Macedonia:

Some wanted the San Jose Earthquakes keeper to be dropped for Scott Bain, but Gunn kept his place and had a quiet night. The North Macedonians rarely threatened him and their goal, a smart glancing header from a corner, gave him no chance. 6
Some wanted the San Jose Earthquakes keeper to be dropped for Scott Bain, but Gunn kept his place and had a quiet night. The North Macedonians rarely threatened him and their goal, a smart glancing header from a corner, gave him no chance. 6 | SNS Group

How the Scotland players rated against North Macedonia

Scotland earned their first home victory of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia at Hampden.

John McGinn was the hero in this Nations League B1 match, showing good composure to net the opener on 54 minutes and then scoring what proved to be the winner 20 minutes later when he converted a penalty.

North Macedonia had equalised on 58 minutes when striker Elmin Rastoder glanced home a header from a corner kick, but Scotland showed sufficient resolve to find a winner.

They remain in third place in the group, a point behind Slovenia, who drew 0-0 with leaders Switzerland. However, due to the head-to-head record, Scotland will need to defeat Switzerland in St Gallen on Monday if they are to overtake the Slovenians in the final game-week.

We give the Scotland players a mark out of ten for their performance at Hampden against North Macedonia:

The Bournemouth midfielder moves on to 75 caps and gave the team some renewed energy in the closing stages. 3
13. Ryan Christie The Bournemouth midfielder moves on to 75 caps and gave the team some renewed energy in the closing stages. 3 | SNS Group Photo Sales
Pocognoli turned to the right wing-back as he looked to see out the victory. He stood up to a fairly meek end of the match by North Macedonia. 3
14. Aaron Hickey Pocognoli turned to the right wing-back as he looked to see out the victory. He stood up to a fairly meek end of the match by North Macedonia. 3 | SNS Group Photo Sales

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