In a heart-stopping encounter at a rain-swept Hampden Park, Scotland snatched victory from the jaws of a frustrating draw against Belarus, with Scott McTominay emerging as the late hero in a 2-1 triumph.
The Manchester United midfielder, deployed in an advanced role, delivered when it mattered most, firing home the decisive goal with just minutes remaining on the clock to send the home supporters into raptures.
A Tale of Two Halves at Hampden
The match began in ideal fashion for Steve Clarke's side, who took an early lead through a moment of sheer quality. John McGinn's exquisite through-ball found the run of Ryan Christie, who made no mistake with a composed finish to give Scotland the advantage.
However, the visitors grew into the game and found an equaliser that stunned the Glasgow crowd. A swift counter-attack allowed Yuri Kendysh to arrive at the back post and slot the ball beyond Craig Gordon, setting up a tense second half.
McTominay's Moment of Magic
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Scotland struggled to break down a resolute Belarus defence for much of the second period. As the clock ticked towards full-time, it appeared the match was destined to end in disappointment.
But with 89 minutes played, the breakthrough finally came. A clever interchange of passes created space for McTominay on the edge of the area, and the 25-year-old unleashed a powerful, low drive that flew past the Belarus goalkeeper to secure a hard-fought victory.
The result provides a significant morale boost for Scotland as they continue their preparations for upcoming international challenges, with Steve Clarke undoubtedly pleased with his team's perseverance and fighting spirit.
