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Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Summary

Scott McTominay has played in Scotland’s first two games at the 2022 World Cup, showing steady but not spectacular performances. He completed many passes and covered a lot of ground, helping Scotland win against Haiti and narrowly lose to Morocco, but has not yet made a major impact expected from him.

Key Facts

  • Scotland is playing in their first World Cup in 28 years.
  • McTominay is a 29-year-old midfielder with 72 appearances for Scotland.
  • He has scored 15 goals and assisted 2 for the national team.
  • In Scotland’s game against Haiti, McTominay had a 93% pass success rate and ran more than 12 km, the most on the field.
  • Against Morocco, he had an 89% pass completion rate and was the second-best runner.
  • McTominay played despite having an upset stomach before the first match.
  • Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti and lost narrowly to Morocco.
  • His strongest impact is expected in attacking and goal-scoring areas.
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