Scotland took a first-leg lead over Greece within the Nations League due to a penalty from Scott McTominay in Athens.
The Napoli midfielder swept excessive into the online after he had been introduced down as Scotland bossed the primary half.
However Greece have been way more harmful after the break, as 17-year-old Genk attacker Konstantinos Karetsas got here on and stole the present.
FULL TIME: Greece 0-1 Scotland.
We’ll take a one-goal benefit again to Hampden Park 👏#GRESCO pic.twitter.com/0Buqo46SEU
— Scotland Nationwide Workforce (@ScotlandNT) March 20, 2025
Steve Clarke’s facet withstood relentless strain from the Greeks who hit the woodwork, though keeper Craig Gordon was not known as upon to make too many saves.
Scotland may be assured going into the return leg at Hampden Park on Sunday the place they give the impression of being to stay in League A, whereas Greece want to get out of League B.
There was late drama when Grant Hanley tripped substitute Taxiarchis Fountas on the sting of the field and the referee pointed to the spot – however then modified his thoughts to a free-kick simply outdoors the realm.
Elsewhere, Ukraine took a commanding 3-1 lead over Belgium, Turkey beat Hungary 3-1 and a Matt Doherty header gave the Republic of Eire a 2-1 win in Bulgaria.
