Summary

  • Albania (Mavraj s/o) 0-4 Scotland (Fraser, Fletcher pen, Forrest 2)

  • Nine players out of Scotland squad

  • Albania looking for revenge after defeat at Hampden

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  1. 'Brilliant Fletcher'published at 20:39 GMT 17 November 2018

    HT: Albania 0-2 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Fletcher deserves that goal. He’s been brilliant. His link-up play has been excellent, he’s worked hard and he’s taken that penalty very well. We needed that second goal and it’s a perfect time to get it

  2. HALF-TIME Albania 0-2 Scotlandpublished at 20:35 GMT 17 November 2018

    Pressure? What pressure?

    These Nations League groups are so tight that Scotland, struck with a series of call-offs, some of which have been questioned by pundits, could have been facing relegation had they lost tonight.

    Instead, a first international goal for Ryan Fraser, the sending off of Albania captain Mergim Mavraj and that penalty from Steven Fletcher, has the visitors heading for the top of League C, Group 1.

    The Scots are well worthy of their lead. Hold on to this and they will can win the group with a victory over Israel in Tuesday's final game.

  3. goal

    GOAL Albania 0-2 Scotlandpublished at 45mins

    Steven Fletcher

    Steven Fletcher has had a long spell out of the Scotland side.

    He's held the ball up well on his own up front and he gets his reward with a 10th international goal as he sends Etrit Berisha the wrong way from the spot.

    Scotland goal graphic
  4. PENALTY FOR SCOTLAND...published at 44mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Stuart Armstrong's free-kick hits off an arm in Albania's defensive wall.

    That looks terribly harsh.

  5. Postpublished at 42mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    James Forrest wastes a good opportunity as his cross flies high over the crossbar with Steven Fletcher waiting menacingly on the edge of Albania's six-yard box.

  6. Postpublished at 41mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Scotland scorer Ryan Fraser is full of confidence and stings the palms of Etrit Berisha with a powerful drive.

    The experienced Albania goalkeeper doesn't look terribly comfortable out there as he pushes it up into the air rather nervously.

  7. Lucky boy Patersonpublished at 39mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Having already been booked, Callum Paterson dives into a challenge on Eros Grezda.

    It's debatable whether there is any contact. But, with the Albania winger left writhing on the ground, the right-back is perhaps a fortunate man.

  8. Scots 'full of energy'published at 20:25 GMT 17 November 2018

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Probably a good few of those missing would have played tonight, but it gives these guys an opportunity and they’re certainly taking it at the moment. It’s a team that’s full of energy

  9. CLOSE!published at 35mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Scott McKenna finds Callum Paterson with a fine cross-field ball, the right-back finds James Forrest on the edge of the penalty area and the winger's low ball flashes across the face of goal and a foot wide of the far post.

    Steven Fletcher was waiting to pounce as well, but it was just too far in front of the striker.

  10. Postpublished at 29mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Scotland breath a sigh of relief as the flag goes up after Rey Manaj is found behind the visiting defence.

    The Albacete striker lashes his shot over the bar in any case.

  11. Loss of captain a blow to hostspublished at 20:16 GMT 17 November 2018

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Brian McLauchlin
    BBC Sport Scotland in Shkoder

    The opening quarter of this game could hardly have gone any better for Scotland.

    Ryan Fraser, in particular, looks a real handful for the home defence, while the centre-back pairing of David Bates and Scott McKenna have looked assured and coped admirably with all that has come their way early on.

    The sending-off of the Albanian captain for a head-butt on Ryan Christie should be another boost to Scotland's chances of securing victory on a chilly night here in Shkoder.

  12. Ismajli replaces Kacepublished at 26mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Home coach Christian Panucci responds to the sending off by bringing on an extra defender.

    Hajduk Split's Ardian Ismajli is on, with attacking midfielder Ergys Kace, of Panathinaikos, being taken off.

  13. RED CARD Mavraj (Albania)published at 21mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    It's all going right for Scotland as Mergim Mavraj is sent off.

    After making a strong challenge on James Forrest, the defender head-butts Ryan Christie.

    There's a bit of confusion while the Aris Thessaloniki man is hesitant to accept the decision but eventually heads for the bench.

  14. First footing...published at 20:06 GMT 17 November 2018

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Ryan Fraser's joy is obvious as he celebrates scoring his first goal for his country with team-mate Ryan Christie.

    The Celtic midfielder played his part with a strong challenge that won possession.

    Ryan Fraser and Ryan ChristieImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Ryan Fraser and Ryan Christie

  15. Postpublished at 17mins

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Rey Manaj picks the ball up just outside the Scotland penalty box, but the striker skews his shot wide.

  16. 'Absolutely brilliant!'published at 20:03 GMT 17 November 2018

    Albania 0-1 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    What a brilliant finish. It opened up for him and he executed it perfectly. Absolutely brilliant!

  17. goal

    GOAL Albania 0-1 Scotlandpublished at 12mins

    Ryan Fraser

    Ryan Fraser opens his international account in superb style.

    The winger has been on fire for Bournemouth and he picks the ball up after Ryan Christie wins possession and curls a drive into the far corner from just inside the penalty box after weaving past a couple of defenders.

    Scotland goal
  18. YELLOW CARD - Manaj (Albania)published at 11mins

    Albania 0-0 Scotland

    Albania forward Rey Manaj is next to go into the book for a late challenge on Ryan Fraser that leaves the wee man writhing.

  19. CLOSE!published at 19:58 GMT 17 November 2018

    Albania 0-0 Scotland

    A nervous moment for Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

    Ledian Memushaj whips in an outswinging cross, it just evades the head of Myrto Uzuni and McGregor is stranded as it slips just wide of the far post.

  20. YELLOW CARD - Paterson (Scotland)published at 8mins

    Albania 0-0 Scotland

    Eros Grezda looks up for this. He brushes off the challenge of James Forrest and Callum Paterson has to push the Rangers winger into touch at the expense of a booking.