Scotland opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 0‑0 draw away to Slovenia on Saturday, marking the first match for new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli at the helm of the national side.
The goalless result was the inaugural fixture for Scotland in this edition of the Nations League, a competition that pits European nations against each other in a league‑format series of matches.
BBC Sport’s Tom English described the performance as a “mixed start” for Pocognoli, noting that while the team showed moments of defensive solidity, it also struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Having taken charge only recently, Pocognoli’s debut did not deliver the attacking spark many supporters hoped for, but the defensive organization suggested a foundation that could be built upon in future games.
Looking ahead, Scotland will aim to sharpen their offensive play and convert the defensive resilience displayed in Slovenia into tangible results in the remaining fixtures of the Nations League campaign.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
