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Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

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This was an occasion on which Scotland dare not stumble. By the time Kieron Bowie smashed home a seventh minute opener against a North Macedonia side not without its troubles to seek, it was already clear they would not. Bowie afforded Sébastien Pocognoli his first goal as the Scotland manager. Later, the Belgian had his maiden victory confirmed. Anything else, against such a dismal level of opposition, would have been worthy of significant Scottish embarrassment.John McGinn’s 22nd goal for his country, coming from the penalty spot, meant the scoreline at…

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The Guardian Football ↗·rss·2h ago·primary
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