Moldova vs Scotland LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, final score and reaction tonight
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Follow live reaction after Scotland secured a World Cup play-off spot thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Moldova in Chisinau.
Steve Clarke’s men made the breakthrough when Nathan Patterson drilled in a stunning opener shortly before half-time, following a neat one-two with John McGinn.
Scotland remained on top following the interval and striker Che Adams doubled their lead midway through the second half after another brilliant combination between Patterson and McGinn.
Craig Gordon was called into a late penalty save while Kieran Tierney made a last-ditch challenge to deny Vadim Rata, but the victory was never in doubt as Scotland sealed second place in Group F with a game to spare.
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SAVE! Moldova 0-2 Scotland
One year on from Serbia, another Scotland goalkeeper becomes the penalty hero! Gordon dives to his right to save Rata’s poor spot kick, but he palms the ball back into play. It takes a stunning recovering challenge from Tierney to deny Rata a tap-in in the six-yard box, before Scotland clear!
PENALTY! Moldova 0-2 Scotland
80 mins: Moldova have been awarded a penalty for handball on Patterson in the box! The wing-back turned his back as he went up for a header and the ball struck his arm.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
77 mins: Gilmour tries to square the ball from the free kick - and that’s the second training ground set-piece move that doesn’t go to plan as it hits the front man. That’s the first loose pass from Gilmour all night.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
76 mins: Somehow it’s still only two, as Kevin Nisbett replaces Armstrong in Scotland’s first change. Rata becomes the fourth Moldovan player to be booked after cynically bringing down Robertson as he looked to drive into the box.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
75 mins: Another flurry of chances for Scotland! Robertson drives a ball across to Armstrong, who is inches away from steering it into the net, before Gilmour drags a shot wide of the post from the edge of the box.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
72 mins: No goal! Adams is denied by the offside flag for a second time! It’s a clear decision, after great work from McGregor to cut inside before firing a shot at goal. Adams was about five yards offside as he tucked away the rebound.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
69 mins: Off the line! Gilmour swings a deep ball into the box from a corner and Cooper’s header is deflected on target - McGinn takes a swing at it before it’s booted clear by the defender on the line.
The Tartan Army are in full flow in the away end as Scotland push for a third in front of them.
Moldova 0-2 Scotland
68 mins: This is a much nicer position for Scotland to be in! Clarke’s side go looking for a third but Robertson’s deep cross is headed behind as McGinn was arriving.
GOAL! Moldova 0-2 Scotland (ADAMS 65’)
That should do it, and it’s another brilliant goal down Scotland’s right! It’s almost a copy of the first, with Patterson and McGinn heavily involved, but this time it’s Adams who tucks in at the back post to double Scotland’s lead!
Patterson again provided the spark, bursting inside before playing another wonderful one-two with McGinn, whose backheel into his path was again sublime. Patterson drove into the box but with the angle tight, fired the ball across goal for Adams to turn into the net.
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