Euro 2024 qualifier: Scotland beats Georgia in match suspended for over an hour after downpour

Georgia’s Lasha Dvali in motion with Scotland’s Callum McGregor.
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Scotland moved a step nearer to reserving their spot at Euro 2024 as they maintained their excellent report in qualifying with a 2-0 win over Georgia on Tuesday in a match suspended for an hour and 40 minutes because of torrential rain.

Scotland took the lead after six minutes from Callum McGregor’s shot, earlier than referee Istan Vad stopped the sport two minutes later as a result of situations.

What was meant to be a 20 minute pause become a prolonged delay earlier than the match restarted with the Georgians not returning for 10 minutes after the officers determined the pitch was match to renew.

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Scotland dominated a fast-paced first half on the nonetheless sodden turf and scored one other purpose initially of the second half by way of Scott McTominay’s good strike.

In the 93rd minute, Georgia have been awarded a penalty for a handball in opposition to Aaron Hickey, however Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s effort was astray.

Scotland has 12 factors after 4 straight wins in Group A and can subsequent play Cyprus on Sept. 8. Second-placed Georgia, who has 4 factors, will subsequent face Spain.