The unruffable Scott McTominay had a weak effort on Bazunu’s goal early on before Troy Parrott found next in the 11th minute. In the preamble, Scotland repeatedly moaned about being off colour for the 3-0 sacking in Dublin last summer. Republic of Ireland's John Egan celebrates scoring the first goal of the game. Dykes, Stuart Armstrong and John McGinn made the Irish goalkeeper kick long, as the battle of breaking possession examined the technical ability on show. You could see but not hear them.Įgan’s calm finish prompted Scotland’s already high press to almost climb into Bazunu’s boots. The place went deathly silent except for a heaving pocket of green fans celebrating like they were across town in Paradise.Ĭontradictions were everywhere on this wild weekend in a city used to being drenched in green, as thousands more Irish fans scattered around the stadium. Lyndon Dykes headed clear, only for Jayson Molumby to win the second ball as Collins teed up the captain. Son of Derry James McClean slow walked to the corner flag to spike decibels levels. See the Algarve in 2021 and now Hampden in 2022. Obafemi dribbled with a hiccup, looking like he was about to stumble before his toe-poke allowed Troy Parrott to force the corner that indirectly delivered the opening goal.Įgan has a habit of emerging from the thicket to score off a set piece. The colossal Nathan Collins intervened, cleaning up in regal fashion before sending Michael Obafemi bearing down on goal. Knight may ply his trade in the English third tier but he never looked out of place on this pulsating international stage.īrentford’s Aaron Hickey did manage to nutmeg him as Scotland’s slick movement off the right sought to walk a goal into the Irish net on 17 minutes.
Jason Knight was the odd man out, being the only League One man on show, having opted to stick around Derby County for the arrival of Paul Warne.
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