Moldova v Scotland LIVE RESULT: Gordon SAVES late penalty after Adams and Patterson goals see Scots clinch play-off
STEVE Clarke and this group of Scotland stars have embraced their day of destiny.
A win over Moldova has GUARANTEED the national side second place in the qualifying group and with it a World Cup play off spot.
- Moldova vs Scotland kicked off at 5pm.
- It will be played at the Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău
- Scotland XI: Gordon, Cooper, Hendry, Tierney, Patterson, Gilmour, McGregor, McGinn, Robertson, Armstrong, Adams.
- Moldova XI: St Namasco, Jardan, Posmac, Bolohan, Revenco, Rata, Dros, Ionita, Marandici, Nicolaescu, Ginsari
GOODBYE
Thank you for joining us for a historic evening as Scotland booked their place in the World Cup play-offs with a 2-0 win over Moldova.
Our full match report from the game is now available to view online and we will have more reaction to the result this evening across the website.
Click HERE to read the match report
STEVE CLARKE POST MATCH
Steve Clarke was full of praise for young defender Nathan Patterson who was key in the win over Moldova, picking up a goal and an assist.
"It was the performance of a young player who is going to develop into a really good player.
Steve Clarke
"Obviously it was a great finish for the goal... nice finish with his left foot.
"Which as a former full back myself I can recognise is something that right back's don't often do.
"The second goal Patterson was involved again... good ball in and Che Adams was in the right place."CRAIG GORDON SPEAKS
Penalty hero Craig Gordon says there was a good omen today for his saving antics on the one year anniversary of David Marshall completing the same feat in Serbia.
"It is the day for Scottish goalies to save penalties.
Craig Gordon
"It was exactly a year ago today that David Marshall saved the one in Serbia.
"So it must be a good omen for Scottish goalies.
"I spoke to him today about that and it was my turn tonight."
NATHAN PATTERSON SPEAKS
Nathan Patterson had a fine evening in Moldova picking up a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win.
He was quizzed after the game on a strange week, after the departure of Steven Gerrard at Ibrox and netting his first Scotland goal.
"That is just football, things happen week by week.
Nathan Patterson
"You just need to take it in your stride and I have done that.
"I have done it my whole career and it has paid off."PATTERSON MAKES HISTORY
It was not only Nathan Patterson's first Scotland goal this evening in Moldova.
But it was also the first Scotland goal scored by a Rangers player since 2011.
The last Light Blues star to score for Scotland was Steven Naismith a decade ago.
GROUP F AS IT STANDS
Well here it is for your viewing pleasure, confirmation that Scotland have made it to a World Cup play-off as they finish in second place.
FULL TIME IN MOLDOVA
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
91' Iosipoi unleashes an effort from the edge of the box but it is well saved by Craig Gordon who gathers.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
THREE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
89' SCOTLAND SUB
ON
David Turnbull
OFF
John McGinn
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
85' Well we never do things the easy route eh?
Scotland in cruise control and then concede a penalty out of nowhere for Nathan Patterson's handball after a VAR check.
But an excellent save from Craig Gordon and tackle from Kieran Tierney keeps Scotland's clean sheet and stops a dramatic end period to this match.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
84' SCOTLAND SUBS
ON
Kenny McLean
Jacob Brown
OFF
Che Adams
Billy Gilmour
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
82' PENALTY SAVE
Craig Gordon gets down well to his right to save Rata's penalty.
The rebound spins up towards the midfielder who looks as if he will have a tap in but Kieran Tierney slides in to turn the ball behind.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
81' Penalty given after handball in the box by Nathan Patterson.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
80'VAR check here for a Moldova penalty.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
76' Rata yellow carded for a foul on Andy Robertson.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
75' SCOTLAND SUB
ON
Kevin Nisbet
OFF
Stuart Armstrong
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
75' John McGinn sets up Billy Gilmour at the edge of the box.
But the Chelsea midfielder drags his shot wide of the right hand post.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
72' Scotland still in the driving seat here and look more likely for a third than Moldova do for a first.
The away side had a great chance to do just that when Liam Cooper headed goalward from a corner.
All his header needed was a flick on from John McGinn but the midfielder was unable to turn it in.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 2
70' MOLDOVA SUBS
ON
Rozgoniuc
Bogaciuc
Iosipoi
OFF
Bolohan
Ginsari
Jardan
GOAL SCOTLAND
64' John McGinn tees up Nathan Patterson yet again, as the young defender bursts into the box.
Instead of a shot this time he fires a cross across the box to the back stick.
Standing waiting at the back post is Che Adams who turns in to double Scotland's lead.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 1
62' The Tartan Army are certainly enjoying their evening in Chișinău.
We've got Billy Gilmour rings around the ground as the Norwich midfielder sees his shot in the box blocked.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 1
59' Bolohan and Marandici both in the book for Moldova.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 1
56' Scotland pushing for a second currently.
If they score it will be right in front of the Tartan Army, who are behind the goal they are attacking.
Guaranteed scenes.
MOLDOVA 0 SCOTLAND 1
53' Nathan Patterson yellow carded for a foul, he will now be suspended for the clash against Denmark next week.