Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric condemned Scotland to their worst losing streak in five years as the striker sealed a 2-1 win in the Nations League on Saturday.
Steve Clarke’s side took a shock lead through an early goal, however their hopes were short-lived as the Croatian squad quickly regained composure and took control of the game.
As Scotland continued to press for a second goal, Croatia found opportunities to counter-attack and slowly but surely the momentum shifted in their favor.
Andrej Kramaric, the Croatian forward, proved to be a nuisance to the Scotland defense throughout the game. His determination and skill paid off as he managed to score a crucial goal for his team.
In contrast, Steve Clarke’s side failed to capitalize on key chances and ultimately succumbed to another defeat. This result extends their losing streak and adds to the pressure on Scotland’s manager.
Despite their efforts, Scotland couldn’t manage to secure any points from the match and were forced to watch their opponents celebrate a well-deserved victory.
This Nations League tie was expected to be closely contested, given the recent performances of both squads, but Croatia proved too strong in the end.
The implications of this loss for Scotland could be severe, particularly as their last few games have fallen short of expectations. The pressure on Steve Clarke will only increase unless significant improvements are seen in their upcoming matches.