HALF-TIME! Scotland 1-0 Belarus
A somewhat frustrating first half, but Scotland go into the break in front.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:49
45+2 mins: More great feet from Gannon-Doak as he darts into space and drives at the box.
His shot is blocked and loops into the hands of an uncertain Belarus stopper.
Every time he gets the ball, something feels like happening. It’s just that final decision that needs work.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:49
45 mins: TWO minutes added on at the end of the first-half.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:47
44 mins: SAVE! Such positive play from Gannon-Doak as he leaves his man for dead on halfway, turning and sprinting towards the box.
He has Adams square but goes alone, forcing a fine stop out of Lapoukhov.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:46
42 mins: Great play from Adams, switching play out wide for Gannon-Doak to try and deliver.
Once again, his cross doesn’t beat the first man, but he wins a corner.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:44
40 mins: Gannon-Doak is hacked down by Yablonskiy and looks in some discomfort.
Luckily, it doesn’t seem like it’s too serious as he gets back to his feet. Play is back underway.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:42
37 mins: Another opening for Belarus as Barkovskiy unleashes an effort that doesn’t come too far away from troubling Gunn.
Scotland are escaping unscathed at the moment, but if they keep letting Belarus get into these spaces, they could well be punished.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:40
31 mins: CHANCE! Belarus give it away, allowing Robertson, McTominay and McGinn to combine and fashion a chance for Adams.
The strike gets onto the ball across the box but fires high and wide, going down under the pressure of a Belarus body. He wants a penalty but after a short VAR check, nothing is given.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:36
30 mins: Ouch. McKenna inadvertantly fish-hooks the eye of Barkovskiy as he jumps for a header.
That’s a sore one, but he looks okay.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:33
27 mins: While Belarus have had the wind taken out of their sails by Che Adams’ opener, the visitors are still finding it pretty easy to get into Scotland’s final third.
Malashevich gets into space and goes for the screamer from range, which flies high and wide past the goal. And moments later, Belarus work the ball into the box and fire an effort that requires Gunn to make a comfortable stop.
Nothing damaging as of yet, but their early optimism hasn’t been completely snuffed.
Will Castle12 October 2025 17:31