Real reason why Scott McTominay’s Scotland wondergoal vs Spain was ruled out
manchestereveningnews.co.ukScotland fans were left distraught after Scott McTominay’s stunning free-kick was ruled out last night. With the scoreline level, the Manchester United man curled a wide free-kick past the hapless Unai Simon to send the Tartan Army into raptures.
Had they won, Scotland would have ensured qualification for Euro 2024 next summer. After a lengthy VAR consultation, Spain were ultimately reprieved and went on to win the game 2-0.
A deflated Scotland crumbled as goals from Alvaro Morata and Oihan Sanchet secured all three points in Group A. Defeat enraged the visitors but they have another chance to secure qualification against Georgia and Norway next month.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke was furious with the decision after the game, feeling just as confused as every other fan north of the border. ALSO READ: What happened in behind-closed-doors friendly ALSO READ: United are set for season-defining run of fixtures "At the time, we thought it was a goal," Clarke said. "You know when the referee gets told to look at it, he is probably going to chalk it off.
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