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Scotland Hold Slovenia to 0‑0 Draw in Ljubljana
Scotland's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli kept his side level with Slovenia in a 0‑0 draw in Ljubljana. The match, played under a new regime, gave Scotland a platform to build on ahead of upcoming fixtures against Switzerland and North Macedonia. While the game was largely defensive, the Scottish squad managed to create several chances, though they failed to convert them into goals. Slovenia, meanwhile, secured a point after a cautious performance. The result leaves Scotland with a neutral opening in Group B1, offering a chance to regroup before the next round of qualifiers.
The essential points
- 01Pocognoli’s Scotland earned a 0‑0 draw against Slovenia during the qualifying match in Ljubljana.
- 02The match gave Scotland a neutral start in Group B1 before facing Switzerland and North Macedonia.
- 03Scotland created several chances but failed to score, while Slovenia secured a cautious point.
- 04The result offers Scotland a chance to regroup before the next set of qualifiers.
The full brief
Scotland's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli kept his side level with Slovenia in a 0‑0 draw in Ljubljana. The match, played under a new regime, gave Scotland a platform to build on ahead of upcoming fixtures against Switzerland and North Macedonia. While the game was largely defensive, the Scottish squad managed to create several chances, though they failed to convert them into goals.
Slovenia, meanwhile, secured a point after a cautious performance. The result leaves Scotland with a neutral opening in Group B1, offering a chance to regroup before the next round of qualifiers.