Local boy Andy Robertson’s stunning strike sets Scotland up for victory
A stunning goal by local boy Andy Robertson helped get Steve Clarke’s era as Scotland manager off to a winning start.
It had been a frustrating night as Scotland sought to find a way to break through the Cyprus defence in their Euro 2020 qualifier at Hampden Park.
But Scotland captain Robertson finally broke the deadlock with a stunning strike from distance past the Cypriot goalkeeper Pardo in the 61st minute.
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Hide AdIt was Robertson’s third goal for his country, and looked as though it would be enough to secure a narrow 1-0 victory.
However, after Kousoulos headed home an 86th minute equaliser for Cyprus, it took a late strike from substitute Oliver Burke to secure a 2-1 win and keep alive Scotland’s hopes of qualifying for the finals next summer.