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Scotland falls 2-1 to Slovenia in Nations League match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Scotland falls 2-1 to Slovenia in Nations League match
Summary

Scotland lost 2-1 to Slovenia in a Nations League match at Hampden Park on October 6. Scotland took the lead in the first half with a goal from Ryan Christie, but defensive vulnerabilities allowed Slovenia to score twice in the second half through Danijel Sturm and Aljosa Matko. Captain Andy Robertson criticized the team's performance, stating they were 'outfought' and 'not good enough.' Coach Sebastien Pocognoli also admitted the team did not deserve the win and emphasized the need for learning and improvement moving forward.

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  • •Scotland led 1-0 at halftime before conceding two second-half goals.
  • •Ryan Christie scored the opening goal for Scotland.
  • •Slovenia capitalized on Scotland's defensive errors.
  • •Andy Robertson and Sebastien Pocognoli both criticized the team's lack of fight.
  • •Scotland's previous game was a win over North Macedonia.
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  • 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat
  • 10:13 PMBBC Sport — 'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat
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Scotland were "outfought" and simply "not good enough" in their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Slovenia, according to captain Andy Robertson.

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Scotland were "outfought" and simply "not good enough" in their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Slovenia, according to captain Andy Robertson.

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