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Croatia v Scotland LIVE: Latest score and goal updates as Scotland throw away lead in Nations League clash

Ben Doak in action for Scotland in Zagreb
Ben Doak in action for Scotland in Zagreb (REUTERS)

Scotland will look to get their Nations League campaign underway by taking on Croatia in Zagreb.

Steve Clarke's side lost both their opening games and were defeated by Poland and Portugal in later games. This is part of an eight-game winning streak that extends beyond Euro 2024. “Not winning games is terrible,” Clarke said this week. “The performances have to be good. If the performance is good, hopefully we have a chance to get a few points.”

Clarke is struggling with a number of injuries with several key players missing from the squad including John McGinn, Kieran Tierney, Lawrence Shankland and Angus Gunn. Gunn's injury means 39-year-old Croatia captain Luka Modric will not be the oldest player on the pitch, with 41-year-old Craig Gordon taking the gloves for Scotland.

The game will not be televised live as ITV has not taken over the broadcast rights, and can only be viewed on Viaplay International's YouTube channel. Follow all the Croatia vs Scotland live action below.

Croatia – Scotland 1-1

The corner fails after some solid Scotland defending and it suddenly feels like the half is coming to an end.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:43 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 1-1

Robertson's corner is cleared for a throw-in and Croatia finally manages to clear the ball. Modric and Sosa lead the counterattack and Robertson concedes a corner.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:42 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 1-1

Perisic is booked for defeat to McLean after the Scot swooped in to dispossess him. It is also a dangerous area for a delivery.

It's a deep pass to the back post, but Pasalic deflects the ball away for a corner.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:41 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 1-1

The game suddenly takes off when Dykes is penalized for a late foul near the Croatian penalty area.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:38 p.m

GOAL! Croatia – Scotland 1-1

GOAL! The hosts are balanced.

It's also too easy because the diagonal ball comes to Perisic and he puts the cutback into the path of Igor Matanovic.

He stays above the ball and shoots a low shot into the far corner to level the ball.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:38 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 0-1

It's ruled a Caleta Car own goal for now, but as you can imagine that will be reviewed again.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:36 p.m

GOAL! Croatia – Scotland 0-1

GOAL! In the Croatian capital, the away team is ahead! What a mix-up.

McTominay hits the ball wide to Doak, who cuts inside but plays a poor cross. But Sucic misses the ball and the ball is thrown backwards into Christie's path. He still has a lot to do, but he pushes the ball past Livakovic from the corner, which bounces off Caleta-Car and ends up in the net!

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Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:35 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 0-0

Now it's closer for Croatia too as Kramaric cuts inside and fires a venomous shot that hurts Gordon's palms, but the Hearts man saves well.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:32 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 0-0

Almost a great chance for Scotland as Sosa's cross is blocked and they counterattack. It is led by Doak, who initially does well to skip the challenge, but cannot see McTominay freely on the left wing.

Instead, he tries to send it to Dykes, but the pass is behind him.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:31 p.m

Croatia – Scotland 0-0

Croatia has a lot of possession but everything is too pedestrian and very easy for Scotland to manage. At the same time, Scotland's attack is a little lacking in quality, as shown by the final forward pass going straight out of play while being chased by Ben Doak.

Chris WilsonOctober 12, 2024 5:30 p.m

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