Scotland claimed a 4-2 victory over Denmark in World Cup qualifying, a result that belied the visitors' dominance in chance creation. Denmark's 4-2-3-1 setup generated 18 shots and an expected goals tally of 2.49, yet managed only three on target as Scotland's goalkeeper proved a crucial barrier, posting a 20 per cent save percentage despite conceding 4.0 post-shot expected goals. The hosts, deployed in 4-1-4-1, were far more clinical, converting their limited opportunities effectively; Scott McTominay among the scorers as Scotland's five shots on target from 1.67 xG proved devastatingly efficient. Rasmus Hojlund and Patrick Dorgu netted for Denmark, but their superior possession and shooting volume could not overcome Scotland's defensive resolve and ruthless finishing. Referee Szymon Marciniak oversaw a competitive encounter that highlighted Scotland's capacity to frustrate and punish on the break. Scotland's clinical finishing suggests growing attacking potency in the qualifying campaign.
SScotland
4–2
Full Time
DDenmark
S. McTominay3'K. McLean90+8'L. Shankland78'K. Tierney90+3'L. Ferguson78'B. Doak3'
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Scotland GK
PSxG conceded2.00
Goals conceded2
Goals saved0.00
Save %33.3%
Denmark GK
PSxG conceded4.00
Goals conceded4
Goals saved0.00
Save %20.0%
Both keepers had a routine night, with little to separate them.
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