From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland
Summary
Scotland and Slovenia played a 0-0 draw in Scotland’s first game under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli. The first half was slow and unproductive for Scotland, but they played better in the second half and created more chances, although they still did not score.Key Facts
- The match ended 0-0 between Slovenia and Scotland.
- Scotland had an unsteady and slow first half with no shots on target.
- Scotland improved in the second half, creating more chances and playing with more energy.
- Scotland took 38 minutes to have a single touch in Slovenia’s penalty area in the first half.
- Scotland had 17 shots in total, their highest number in a competitive game in over 14 years.
- None of Scotland’s three strikers scored, continuing a goal drought in tournament matches.
- Coach Sebastien Pocognoli made tactical changes at halftime, moving players to different positions to improve play.
- Scotland’s next match is against Switzerland at Hampden Park.
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