Summary

  • Scotland clinch Euro 2020 play-off place

  • Winning group also means they are promoted to Nations League League B

  • McGregor denied Hemed with instinctive late stop after Zahavi set up tense finish

  • Forrest hat trick had Scots in control after Kayal opener

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Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. 'Wide men need to get in to the action'

    Scotland 0-1 Israel

    Alasdair Lamont
    BBC Sport Scotland at Hampden

    Alex McLeish and James McFadden have been out at the edge of the technical area trying to get instructions on, much as they were in Haifa. McFadden looked to be telling Ryan Fraser to come out wider. Scotland desperately need him and James Forrest - so impressive against Albania - to come to life.

    Scotland trail to a Beram Kayal shot in a must-win game at HampdenSNS

    Scotland trail to a Beram Kayal shot in a must-win game at Hampden

  2. Scotland 0-1 Israel

    Scotland string a sequence of passes together for the first time but they can't fashion a glimpse of goal, with Israel keeping a good shape with their five-man defence.

  3. Scotland 0-1 Israel

    Callum Paterson is getting roasted at right-back. Would Alex McLeish consider an early change? His options are limited though, with maybe only Graeme Shinnie and Jack Hendry able to fill in there.

  4. 'Special strike'

    Scotland 0-1 Israel

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    It's a special strike, maybe Allan McGregor is a bit far out. Beram Kayal has curled it into that far corner. This early in the game Scotland are not picking up the long balls and not clearing the space.

  5. goal

    GOAL Scotland 0-1 Israel

    Beram Kayal

    ISRAEL GOALBBC Sport

    It's a great strike from distance from Brighton's Beram Kayal but Scotland just stood off the midfielder and there might be a few questions about Allan McGregor's starting position, with the goalkeeper a fair bit off his line.

  6. Scotland 0-0 Israel

    The visitors are more assured in possession in these early moments, with Scotland's passing rather rushed and wayward so far.

  7. Scotland 0-0 Israel

    Ryan Christie guards the near post from the corner but Israel come again. It looks like they want to target Callum Paterson, with Taleb Tawatha eager to attack the makeshift full-back.

  8. Scotland 0-0 Israel

    First corner goes to Israel as Callum Paterson is caught napping wide on the right.

  9. KICK-OFF

    Scotland 0-0 Israel

    Here we go. Scotland in all navy. Israel in all white.

  10. Hampden offers home comfort

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    We've seen our fair share of misery in recent years but results at home are picking up when it counts.

    Scotland have lost just one of their past 12 competitive home games (W8 D3) and that was to Germany when they were world champions.

  11. Is the Nations League a good idea?

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Not long until kick off now... Just time to ask what do we make of the Nations League?

    Hit or miss? The opposition may not have set the pulses racing this time but it has to be better than stale friendlies, no?

    Or are you fed up with all of these international breaks getting in the way of the domestic action?

    Use the wee thumbs below to cast your vote...

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  12. Tartan Army yet to be won over

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Alasdair Lamont
    BBC Sport Scotland at Hampden

    It doesn’t look like Saturday’s resounding win over Albania has persuaded too many additional Scotland fans to buy tickets for tonight’s match. The crowd is sparse to say the least. The weather hasn’t helped but when the players emerge to see the crowd, it must be disheartening.

  13. 'Give the guys support all the way to the last minute'

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    This is a total different game here tonight, you're back at home, you're under the pressure of home fans, even though there's not a lot here but it's very, very important that the Tartan Army stick behind Scotland. If they don't get off to a great start, you've got to stick behind Scotland and give the guys support all the way to the last minute.

    Kris Boyd, Former Scotland striker on BBC Scotland

  14. McLeish hits 10 for the second time

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    This is game number 10 of the second Alex McLeish era.

    It's three wins and six defeats so far.

    The manager is looking to win consecutive matches with Scotland for the first time since October 2007.

    During that first spell, he enjoyed seven wins and three losses.

    No draws for Big Eck? Please don't make it a first tonight...

  15. Israel coach 'optimistic'

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Israel coach Andreas Herzog on Sky Sports: "We have to play with a lot of confidence going forward.

    "It's always easier when you win some games. Both teams are in a good shape and I expect a very good game today.

    "They have some very fast players on the wings.

    "I'm really optimistic today."

    Andreas HerzogSNS

  16. Can Hampden history repeat itself?

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Scotland had beaten Israel in all three meetings before October's 2-1 defeat in Haifa.

    The only previous home game against Israel came in April 1981 in a World Cup qualifier, Scotland winning 3-1 thanks to a John Robertson* brace and a Davie Provan strike.

    *The Nottingham Forest one

    John Robertson is congratulated by Graeme Souness and Steve ArchibaldSNS

    John Robertson is congratulated by Graeme Souness and Steve Archibald at Hampden

  17. Same starting line-up 'a no-brainer' for McLeish

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Scotland manager Alex McLeish on Sky Sports: "This was a no-brainer.

    "Everybody declared themselves fit. We've got some fantastic players on the bench to come on.

    "I'm expecting Israel to attack us.

    "It only takes a second to score a goal. It's up to us to create that and create chances.

    "Whatever happens, we know we'll be giving it everything tonight."

    Alex McLeishSNS

  18. Forrest finds form in front of goal

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    James Forrest marked his 25th cap with two goals in Albania. Those were his first strikes at international level, having made his debut back in 2011 when Craig Levein was in charge.

    The 27-year-old has hit nine goals for Celtic so far this season, including four in a 6-0 win at St Johnstone last month.

    Scotland and Celtic winger James ForrestSNS

  19. Shkoder and awe from Scotland

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    With so many players dropping out, the team that started in Albania had an unfamiliar look, with David Bates winning his first cap in central defence, Steven Fletcher recalled in attack and Callum Paterson asked to reprise his old Hearts role at right-back, despite playing up front for Cardiff this season.

    Any worries were quickly allayed as in-form wingers James Forrest and Ryan Fraser led the way to a thumping 4-0 victory in Shkoder.

    After such a good performance, it's no surprise to see the same line-up this evening.

    Ryan Fraser opened the scoring for Scotland in AlbaniaSNS

    Ryan Fraser opened the scoring for Scotland in Albania

  20. Squad hit hard by call-offs

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Manager Alex McLeish was already missing crocked players like Steven Naismith and Leigh Griffiths when he named his squad, while experienced English Premier League trio Robert Snodgrass, Tom Cairney and Matt Ritchie were omitted for a variety of reasons after being consulted.

    Then the call-offs started... When Kieran Tierney pulled up with a hamstring problem in training last Friday, McLeish had lost nine of his original party.

    The boss said it was "freakish" but insisted there was "nothing sinister" about the volume of withdrawals.