Bowie Gets Pocognoli Off Mark with Scotland Victory in North Macedonia
This was an occasion on which Scotland dare not stumble. By the time Kieron Bowie smashed home a seventh minute opener against a North Macedonia side not without its troubles to seek, it was already clear they would not. Bowie afforded Sébastien Pocognoli his first goal as the Scotland manager. Later, the Belgian had his maiden victory confirmed. Anything else, against such a dismal level of opposition, would have been worthy of significant Scottish embarrassment.
TL;DR
- Scotland won against North Macedonia, marking manager Sébastien Pocognoli's first victory.
- Kieron Bowie scored the opening goal in the seventh minute.
- John McGinn converted a penalty for Scotland's second goal.
- Scott McKenna received a late red card.
- Andy Robertson earned his 100th cap for Scotland.
- North Macedonia has now gone seven games without scoring.
- Scotland will face Slovenia next.