SCOTLAND have been denied a brilliant win against Holland thanks to an equaliser from Memphis Depay.
Despite being depleted by coronavirus, Steve Clarke’s men have given a great account of themselves against the Netherlands.
Jack Henry gave the Tartan Army the lead with an early low drive.
But the advantage was short lived as Memphis Depay levelled things for the Dutch.
Kevin Nisbet then popped up to put the Scots in front again in Faro but Barcelona target Depay had the last word in the 90th minute.
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CLARKE REVIEW
Steve Clarke was diappointed with the refereeing performance as it robbed his side of a good win.
But he was delighted with the way his side played.
It was a good performance and we are disappointed not to win.
I’m not one to talk about referees as I’ve been in trouble a lot for that recently!
The decision to award a free kick at the end was embarrassing.
A draw is a good result but a win would have been better. It’s not about the result but the performance.
It could have been a great result but the referee decided that wouldn’t be the case.
Good stuff from David (Turnbull) and he can be pleased with his performance.
We got the press right, sometimes. And when we did we looked a good team.
It was nice for Kevin to get that goal and it’ll be a proud moment for him.Steve Clarke
MOVING ON…
We move on now to Luxembourg on Sunday for the final preparation game before the Euros.
The feel-good factor remains, let’s hope it kicks on again then!
JACK BUZZ
Jack Hendry says there were plenty of positives to take from tonight.
He was pleased to notch his first goal for Scotland too.
I thought the boys were brilliant tonight and we were two minutes away from a great result.
The gameplan was to step up and win the ball high up which I did and it fell for me and I hit it and thankfully it went in.
There are loads of positives to take from that.Jack Hendry
MAN-BYS
Here, our man Andy Devlin runs the rule over Steve Clarke’s men.
This is Andy’s thoughts on the players that were involved.
CRAIG GORDON: In for his second Scotland start in succession. Impossible to say whether he’ll get the nod against the Czechs, but the Hearts star did his chances no harm at all with a stunning late save to deny van Aanholt…7.
JACK HENDRY: Fired Scotland in front with a sweet strike from the edge of the box. The centre back came out of nowhere to bag his first international goal. Towering performance from the defender….8.
Jack Hendry strikes the opener LIAM COOPER: Provided tremendous cover after Denzil Dumfries had got the wrong side of Andy Robertson. Read the danger superbly and linked really well with Hendry. Replaced by Gallagher on the hour mark….7.
KIERAN TIERNEY: Blasted wide in the opening minutes and was Scotland’s best attacking outlet on the night. Dove-tailed brilliantly with Robertson on the left-hand side, making a series of surging runs deep into Dutch territory…8.
JAMES FORREST: With Nathan Patterson and Stephen O’Donnell left behind at Scotland’s Spanish training camp, the Celtic star was deployed at right wing-back. Given his injury problems this season it’s not surprising he looked off the pace…6.
STUART ARMSTRONG: Given a rare start in the absence of John McGinn and while he played his part in Scotland’s opener the Southampton man didn’t do enough to make a case for a start against the Czech Republic…6.
Stuart Armstrong DAVID TURNBULL: The Celtic midfielder was handed his Scotland debut. It proved a real baptism of fire, allowing Memphis Depay to run off him as Holland drew level. Guilty of trying to force the final pass…6.
CALLUM McGREGOR: Spent most of the night chasing shadows in the middle of the park. Like his team-mates, he couldn’t keep possession of the ball long enough to influence anything in Holland’s final third…6.
ANDY ROBERTSON: Despite being deployed in the more advanced role, the Scotland skipper found himself covering Tierney’s rampaging runs. But it was his outstanding cross which picked out Nisbet….7.
Skipper Andy Robertson RYAN CHRISTIE: Showed desire and determination in the press which brought about Hendry’s quick-fire opener for the Scots. Guilty of giving the ball away too cheaply, but definitely improved as the match wore on…6.
LYNDON DYKES: Difficult night for the line Scots striker. Got one sniff of the Dutch goal and he probably should have scored. Blasted straight at Tim Krul when he had to keep the ball low. Replaced by Nisbet…6.
Subs:
KEVIN NISBET: What an impact. The super sub scored with his first touch, just a minute after replacing Dykes. It was a brilliant finish and what a way to score your first international goal….6.
DECLAN GALLAGHER: Won two or three crunching tackles….5.
RYAN FRASER: Provided Scotland with a decent out-ball after coming on…4
SCOTT McKENNA: Put himself about..2
GREG TAYLOR: Replaced Andy Robertson and slotted into left-back for the closing 20 minutes…3.
BILLY GILMOUR: Capped a week to remember as he made it on for his Scotland debut..2.
MOUR OF THE SAME
And in a night of firsts, it’s hard to forget it was this kid’s first cap tonight.
Going to put my neck on the line here and say it won’t be his last.
REPORT
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DEBUT BHOY
David Turnbull was delighted to get his first Scotland cap and felt his side were hard done by in the end.
I really enjoyed it and it’s a great achievement to get it under my belt.
There isn’t much you can do about that kind of free-kick but I’m not sure it was one.
I feel we might have been hard done by.David Turnbull
FIRST GOAL FOR SCOTLAND – NISBET
And another first international goal, this time for Hibs star Kevin Nisbet
FIRST GOAL FOR SCOTLAND – HENDRY
In case you missed it, here was the Jack Hendry goal that had Scotland in front early.
FT: NETHERLANDS 2-2 SCOTLAND
Despite missing seven of the squad, it was a very good Scotland performance.
Goals from Jack Hendry and Kevin Nisbet had Scotland twice in front.
Memphis Depay twice equalised for the Dutch.
The second a shocker of a decision from a referee who had a poor night.
But Steve Clarke won’t mind – this was the ideal preparation.
Scotland celebrate Nisbet goal PEEEEEEEEEEP!
A promising display from Steve Clarke’s side as they lead twice before drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands.
FULL-TIME: NETHERLANDS 2-2 SCOTLAND
NETHERLANDS 2-2 SCOTLAND
90+3′ Berghuis’ delivery is nodded wide by de Jong.
Scotland keeper Craig Gordon NETHERLANDS 2-2 SCOTLAND
90′ Gravenberch winds one up from 30 yards and sends it 20 yards wide.
THREE MINUTES ADDED ON
NETHERLANDS 2-2 SCOTLAND
89′ That was always going to happen!
Depay bends it to the keeper’s side and finds the far corner.
GOAL!!
The Netherlands are level as Depay curls it into the far corner from 19 yards!
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
87′ The referee must be looking for Depay’s shirt at full-time!
This time he is backing in to Hendry on the edge of the box and goes down easily to get the free kick.
The referee delays his decision a minute before blowing up.
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
85′ Taylor does exceptionally well to get to the byline on the left beyond Berghuis.
His cross is aimed at Armstrong who almost gets there but is beaten by de Ligt.
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
84′ The free-kick is headed away comfortably.
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
83′ McKenna wins the header above Depay, who jumps into the defender.
The referee – who has had a catalogue of confusing calls – adds another one to that by awarding the Netherlands a free kick.
Turnbull in an aerial duel NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
82′ Scotland change and it’s an international debut for Billy Gilmour.
- OFF – David Turnbull
- ON – Billy Gilmour
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
82′ Scotland change and it’s an international debut for Billy Gilmour.
- OFF – David Turnbull
- ON – Billy Gilmour
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
81′ It’s scrappy at the back as the Netherlands pile on the pressure.
The latest ball in is kept alive by Depay and Klaassen’s shot is cleared off the line by Taylor but the flag was up.
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
81′ CLOSE!
Gordon deals with it and Netherlands come again.
Van Aanholt it is driving inside the box on the right.
His shot takes a nick and Gordon dives well to his left to send it wide.
NETHERLANDS 1-2 SCOTLAND
79′ Depay takes it and it hits the back of McGregor’s head and away for a corner.
McGregor needs a minute after that one as it hurt.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
