Poland v Scotland LIVE: Nations League result as Andy Robertson dramatically saves Scots from relegation

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Steve Clarke can turn a winning side into Scotland’s big date against Poland

Andy Robertson’s last-minute goal saved Scotland from automatic Nations League relegation as the captain’s dramatic header gave Steve Clarke’s side a famous 2-1 win against Poland in Warsaw.

Scotland needed to win to avoid finishing bottom of League A1, but turned their late misfortune on its head when Robertson arrived at the back post to thump a powerful header into the net.

After losing their first three games of the campaign and drawing 0-0 against Portugal, Scotland ended their winless run with a late win over Croatia on Friday before making it back-to-back wins with victory against Poland.

Scotland got off to the perfect start as John McGinn converted a chance inside just three minutes, but Poland’s Kamil Piątkowski hit a superb header to equalize after 60 minutes.

At a time when Portugal beat Croatia in Zagreb, another goal would have lifted Scotland into second place – enough to progress to the quarter-finals and claim a seeded spot in World Cup qualifying.

But it ended as a draw in Zagreb, meaning Scotland will play a relegation play-off against one of the runners-up from League B in March in a bid to retain their top-flight status.

When is the Nations League draw and how does the promotion/relegation playoffs work?

Here is some added information about the Nations League play-offs.

The Uefa Nations League has undergone changes this season, with the addition of quarter-finals to the knockout stage as well as promotion/relegation play-offs at the end of the first stage.

it’s a matter of promotion and relegation: there will be promotion/relegation play-offs to decide the positions in leagues A, B, C and D, which will determine the position for the next edition in 2026.

Scotland have avoided automatic relegation and secured a play-off spot from League A, while Wales are competing for automatic promotion from League B and could end up in a play-off if Turkey win their group.

The draw takes place this week and here’s everything you need to know.

Chris Wilson18 November 2024 at 10 p.m

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Scotland don’t yet know their opponents for the play-offs in March, so we don’t know what their next game is yet!

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:49 p.m

FULL TIME! Poland 1-2 Scotland

Poland have been relegated and Scotland live to fight another day in the ‘A’ League – they will be fighting for a relegation play-off in March.

Scotland fully deserved the three points tonight, with a performance that was brilliant at times. Either side could have won it in truth but the Scots were more clinical on the night.

(Reuters)

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:41 p.m

FULL TIME! Poland 1-2 Scotland

FULL TIME! Scotland take the most dramatic of three points in Warsaw!

(Reuters)

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:39 p.m

Poland 1-2 Scotland

Now McGinn is cautioned for delaying the restart as Zielinski fires a ball into the box which is cleared. Scotland counter and win a free kick…

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:39 p.m

Poland 1-2 Scotland

Buksa got a yellow card in all that. Can Scotland hold on?

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:38 p.m

GOAL! Poland 1-2 Scotland

GOAL! What an ending! Scotland have won it for sure!

The away team continued to apply all the pressure and they worked wide for Souttar. He’s in acres of space and he chooses to swing in a cross from deep and Robertson arrives at the back post to head the ball past Skorupski!

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:37 p.m

Poland 1-1 Scotland

Scotland still have all the ball but they can’t create a clear cut chance as McGinn can’t hold on to the long ball forward.

Poland take a chance to attack, but they quickly recycle it backwards.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:36 p.m

Poland 1-1 Scotland

It’s Scotland who pile on the pressure as the 90 minutes draw to a close, with Armstrong winning a corner. He passes the ball in and the ‘keeper flicks it straight to McLean who tries to head over him but it lands on top of the goal.

There will be four minutes of added time in Warsaw.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:34 p.m

Poland 1-1 Scotland

Another change for Scotland as Stuart Armstrong comes on for Gilmour.

Scotland work the ball wide to Robertson, who has come inside a little, and his early cross wins the away side a corner.

Robertson’s set-piece is headed away to Gauld, who flicks a half cross, half shot straight for a goal kick.

Chris WilsonNovember 18, 2024 9:32 p.m