Spain Reply For Defeat, Scotland Still Has A Chance To Escape

Spanish players celebrate Oihan Sancet's (center) goal in the match against Scotland in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. (Twitter @SEFutbol)

JAKARTA - Spain settled their grudge by paying a loss to Scotland in the Euro 2024 qualifying event at the de La Cartuja Stadium, Friday, October 13 in the morning WIB. In the match Group A, Spain won 2-0. Even though they lost, Scotland still had the chance to qualify for the final.

The match was not easy for Spain when they hosted Scotland. The fight went tight because Scotland showed a team that had given up and was 'hard-headed'. Moreover, The Tartan Army implemented a slick defensive strategy.

Appearing at home, Spain needed a win to lower the best squad. On the front lines, coach Luis de la Fuente placed Alvaro Morata, supported by Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal.

No young star Lamine Yamal has failed to strengthen the national team due to injuries.

In the middle of a Manchester United midfielder Rodri who worked hand in hand with Gavi and Mikel Merino. Likewise in the back sector, centre-back Man Cty Aymeric Laporte and three of his colleagues became the mainstay of fortifying goalkeeper Unai Simon.

But they did have to work hard against Scotland who strengthened the defense sector.

Even manager Steve Clarke only places Lyndon Dykes as the spearhead with a 5-4-1 scheme.

Although he defended more, Scotland took the lead when midfielder Scott McTominay headed into the opponent's net in the 60th minute.

. The Manchester United midfielder welcomes a free kick with a header that leads to the corner of the goal without being reached by Simon.

Unfortunately, the referee disallowed the beautiful goal after reviewing the incident. Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk assessed that Scottish player Jack Hendry was in an offside position, thus canceling the goal.

Still in a draw, Spain tried to score a goal. Their efforts finally paid off in the 73rd minute.

Morata's header from close range successfully broke into the Scottish goal. He finished well with a pass from Jesus Navas.

Winning 1-0 made Spain even more enthusiastic and aggressive in suppressing opponents. As a result, La Roja successfully added goals towards the end of the match.

The goal was generated through Oihan Sancet's right foot kick in the 86th minute. The score changed 2-0 for Spain and lasted until the end of the match.

The victory keeps Spain in second place with 12 points as well as opens up opportunities to qualify for the fnal round. Spain is still three points behind Scotland at the top of the standings.

Despite losing, Spain's chances of going to the final are maintained. They just need a draw to ensure tickets to Germany.

Spain competed with Norway who beat Cyprus 4-0. In that match, striker Erling Haaland scored a brace. Victory over Cyprus makes Norway have 12 points.