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Andy Robertson, Scotland’s captain, speaks to the cameras:
When they changed their shape and personnel, it took us a while to work out what balls were going to work tonight. We just kept being patient and once we got through, we looked good. We wanted to stay professional in the second half and thankfully got the second goal.
Gannon-Doak doesn’t need too much looking after. He’s a special talent, very exciting. I only had to tell him off a couple of times. All four of our subs were excellent.
“Israel-Italy was indeed a cracker,” emails Tim Smith. “Italy though, a country famed for its defensive nous. They are a train wreck back there (fortunately, Israel have the same issues). Poor old Donnarumma looks absolutely shell-shocked.”
Gattuso was a bizarre appointment for Italy. But that is two wins from two in qualification for the former Rangers midfielder.
Full-time results in the rest of the World Cup qualifiers across Europe.
Look at that Israel-Italy result! Four goals – two for each side – in the final 10 minutes of the game, with Sandro Tonali curling in a 91st-minute winner for the Italians!
Greece 0-3 Denmark is a big result in Scotland’s group. And that certainly makes the Scots’ goalless draw in Denmark on Friday look like a very handy result.
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AC/DC plays across the airwaves in the stadium in the absence of any actual supporters. Somewhere, Ally McCoist is bopping about in celebration.
ShareFull-time: Belarus 0-2 Scotland
Job done for Scotland! It wasn’t pretty but four points from the first two games in qualification is a fine return!
90+2 min: Nothing to report here. Denmark are now 3-0 up in Greece, with McTominay’s new Napoli teammate Rasmus Højlund getting the goal. It is worth noting that Scotland’s next qualifier is at Hampden against Greece, who have had a miserable night in front of their own fans.
90 min: Lennon Miller does come on for the closing stages, replacing McTominay, who the teenager will surely be trying to emulate in Serie A. Miller has just departed Motherwell for Udinese.
Four minutes added on here.
88 min: “I wonder if Gromyko is related to former Soviet diplomat Andrei Gromyko,” emails Joe Pearson. “But as far as I know, Gromyko may be as common in Belarus as Smith or Johnson in British-descended countries.”
86 min: A shame not to see Miller or Bowie tonight!
84 min: That is Adams’ final contribution, as he is subbed for Dykes. Adams got his goal and generally played well, but will be sore at not adding to his tally a couple of minutes ago. Kenny McLean also on for Gilmour.
Updated at 16.29 EDT
82 min: Adams has an effort cleared off the line! A sensational early pass/cross from Robertson released the striker through on goal. With Lapoukhov advancing, Adams should have taken a first-time shot but instead rounds the Belarus keeper, which means that Zabelin has enough time to get back and clear Adams’ subsequent shot off the line!
80 min: McTominay finds room down the left and releases Adams, who reaches the byline, crosses and McGinn is unable to beat Lapoukhov to the bounce at the back post.
78 min: In the other game in this group, Denmark now have a 2-0 lead, away in Greece! Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen scored the second.
76 min: This game is drifting. Scotland seem content to defend their 2-0 lead and hit Belarus on the break. And I’m not sure Belarus have the guile to break Scotland down. Hmmm.
73 min: Scotland respond with two changes of their own: Christie on for Gannon-Doak, who is on a booking and has waned in this second half. Hickey on for Johnston, that’s a straight swap at right back for Scotland.
71 min: Belarus changes to update you on. Gromyko, Demchenko and Malkevich replace Myakish, Pyachenin and Volkov.
69 min: Already on a yellow card, Kalinin clatters into McTominay. Foul to Scotland. It’s not a yellow card, but the Belarus midfielder is living dangerously.
67 min: “Given that Hungary have volunteered to (or have been press-ganged into) hosting Euro qualifiers for other nations, do they (the Hungarian FA) get paid for the inconvenience of doing so?” asks Andy Flintoff.
It’s a good question. You would think so, although I don’t know for sure regarding Israel v Italy. Certainly for this game, the the Football Federation of Belarus had the choice of venue and they plumped for Zalaegerszeg, despite Hungary not bordering Belarus. It’s not entirely clear why they made that choice.
Updated at 16.33 EDT
GOAL! Belarus 0-2 Scotland (OG Volkov, 64)
A crucial second goal for Scotland! Is that the game?! Gilmour and Adams combine neatly on the edge of the box, the latter floating a delicious through ball. Gilmour squares the ball towards McTominay in the middle, but Volkov heads into his own net in attempting to reach the cross!
Belarus’ Zakhar Volkov scores an own goal. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAScotland’s John McGinn celebrates with Scott McTominay. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAShare
Updated at 16.30 EDT
60 min: On the hour mark, let’s check on some live scores in the World Cup qualifiers across Europe. “Shocking scoreline from Kosovo where the Swedes are 2-0 down!” notes Dean Kinsella.
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Italy have just gone from 2-1 down to 3-2 up after two goals in five minutes against Israel. That is a game that is also taking place in Hungary, for fairly obvious reasons.
59 min: This isn’t a vintage McTominay performance, but Scotland’s talisman looks the most likely to increase his side’s lead. The Napoli midfielder traps the ball nicely on the turn and shoots wildly with his weaker left foot into row Z. Still, you have to buy a ticket.
57 min: It will be interesting to see if Belarus come a little bit more out of their shell as they chase an equaliser. Ten men behind the ball isn’t going to cut it now.
54 min: Big chance for McTominay! In a move not dissimilar to the opening goal, McGinn crosses from the right and finds McTominay in the box, within the width of the two posts, but the Napoli marksman can only glance his header straight at Lapoukhov. Either side of the Belarusian keeper and that was 2-0.
52 min: Roles reversed as Kalinin leaves his mark on Ferguson in midfield. It’s a really nasty challenge actually, with Kalinin’s studs imprinted on the top of Ferguson’s foot. Another yellow card is dished out.
50 min: Yellow card for Gannon-Doak, who clatters into the back of Ebong when there was no need. Senseless.
47 min: Belarus have made two changes. Pigas for Karpovich, who was given a torrid time by Gannon-Doak in the first half. Perhaps more surprisingly, the lively Malashevich is off. In his place, the highly-rated teenager Melnichenko, who plays his club football for Porto, although the 18-year-old is yet to break into the first time there.
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We’re off again in Hungary.
Half-time reading:
“It’s only bloody well coming home, Michael”, emails Simon McMahon. “I can see it now, the POTUS wearing a kilt and a MSGA bunnet, handing the trophy to Andy Robertson.”
ShareHalf-time: Belarus 0-1 Scotland
A sluggish half that finished with a fine goal. Gannon-Doak has been the only real spark for Scotland.
Updated at 15.34 EDT
45 min: Clarke admitted he would take a 1-0 win before the game. Well, now Scotland have something to defend.
44 min: Should mention that just before the goal, Scotland nearly took the lead through Gilmour, who tried his luck from range and forced Lapoukhov to tip a clumsy save onto the post. After a couple of further phases of play, Adams scored.
ShareGOAL! Belarus 0-1 Scotland (Adams 42)
A massive goal for Scotland, who could easily be behind but now take the lead! It’s a well constructed goal, as McGinn crosses to the back post, McTominay leaps like a Scottish salmon at the back post to nod the ball back across goal and Adams is there to tap the ball in from close range, stabbing home on the stretch. Good goal and a great time to get it, just before half-time.
Scotland’s Che Adams scores their side’s first goal of the game. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAShare
Updated at 15.34 EDT