Scotland x Slovenia - Highlights, Summary and Match Report

Scotland took the lead at Hampden Park after 31 minutes when Ryan Christie finished from close range, turning in Oliver McBurnie's assist following a set-piece situation. The hosts had slightly more of the ball and looked well placed after the opener, but the contest was already becoming increasingly untidy.

The match changed colour before half-time when John McGinn was shown a red card for Scotland on 44 minutes, and Slovenia were also reduced to 10 men early in the second half after David Zec's dismissal. Even so, the visitors found an equaliser on 56 minutes, as Aljosa Matko curled in a left-footed effort from outside the box, with Danijel Sturm providing the assist.

Scotland's problems deepened on 68 minutes when Luis Binks was sent off, leaving them unable to sustain control in a game that remained finely balanced. Slovenia then made their advantage count on 71 minutes, with Sturm scoring from the centre of the box after being set up by Matko to complete the turnaround.

The statistics reflected a close contest: Scotland finished with 52% possession, nine shots and four on target, while Slovenia posted 10 shots, four corners and an expected goals figure of 1.26. Despite Scotland's 1.98 xG, Slovenia emerged with the win after taking their chances in a match shaped by three red cards and decisive moments at both ends.

Angus Gunn, Jack Hendry, Luis Binks, Stephen Welsh, Andy Robertson, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oliver McBurnie

Jan Oblak, Zan Karnicnik, David Brekalo, Jaka Bijol, David Zec, Erik Janza, Mark Zabukovnik, Adam Cerin, Danijel Sturm, Žan Vipotnik, Aljosa Matko

Erik Janza has now picked up 0 red in the competition (4 matches)

Scotland leads Slovenia 1-0. Ryan Christie scores for Scotland with a left-footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Oliver McBurnie after a set piece situation.

GOAL Scotland: Ryan Christie (Scotland) scores!

Ryan Christie scores goal number 1 in the competition (3 matches)

John McGinn has now picked up 0 red in the competition (4 matches)

David Zec has now picked up 0 red in the competition (4 matches)

The score is now 1-1 as Aljosa Matko scores for Slovenia with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Danijel Sturm.

GOAL Slovenia: Aljosa Matko (Slovenia) scores!

Aljosa Matko scores goal number 2 in the competition (4 matches)

Luis Binks has now picked up 0 red in the competition (3 matches)

Slovenia leads 2-1 as Danijel Sturm scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Aljosa Matko.

GOAL Slovenia: Danijel Sturm (Slovenia) scores!

Danijel Sturm scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches)