Austria 0-1 Scotland: Lyndon Dykes spot on again after netting a first-half penalty to secure crucial World Cup qualifying win for Steve Clarke's men... who move into second in Group F Scotland picked up an important 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Austria Lyndon Dykes netted a first-half penalty after VAR awarded a foul on Che Adams Goalkeeper Craig Gordon came to the visitors' rescue late on with a superb save The result means that Scotland are in second place in a closely-fought Group F
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Scotland made no secret of not being able to lose this game, not that you could detect any fear during a courageous victory that puts them on course for a World Cup playoff berth.
There were murmurings of discontent among one or two ex-players when the noises emanating from the Scottish camp beforehand appeared to be satisfaction should they emerge with a point.
They need not have worried. Steve Clarke’s side were magnificent and jumped into second spot in Group F thanks to Lyndon Dykes’ first-half penalty.
Their next fixture is at home to third-placed Israel next month, and that already has the look of a playoff for the playoffs.
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