Robertson’s 100th as Scotland score twice to beat North Macedonia in Skopje
October 4, 2026 01:10
WHAT HAPPENED
Scotland dominated for large spells, finishing the match with 25 shots to North Macedonia’s nine and 10 on target to zero. Before McKenna’s dismissal, Scotland had touched the ball 37 times in the hosts’ penalty area; North Macedonia had done so twice in Scotland’s. The victory featured two goals for Scotland and gave head coach Sebastien Pocognoli his first win in charge.
KEY PERFORMERS
- Andy Robertson: achieved his 100th Scotland cap and was highly active early on, registering four shots inside 13 minutes — a personal first at international level.
- Kieron Bowie: produced a precise, early strike that calmed Scotland and illustrated the promise among the nation’s forwards.
- Billy Gilmour: influential in midfield, combining tempo control and forward passing.
- Ben Gannon-Doak: lively down the flank; the Bournemouth winger provided pace and involvement despite limited club minutes and inconsistent end product.
- Luis Binks, Stephen Welsh and substitute Robbie Ure: enjoyed memorable moments and now know what it feels like “not just to play for their country but to win for their country.”
SETTING AND SENSE OF THE NIGHT
The match was played on a poor pitch in a sparse stadium; Scotland’s travelling support provided the main atmosphere. A late red card for McKenna gave the closing stages a frayed edge to an otherwise one-sided evening.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Scotland return home to face Slovenia at Hampden on Tuesday.