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Scotland to face Greece in Nations League relegation play-off

Scotland players celebrate after Andy Robertson's late winner against Poland
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Scotland will take on Greece in the Nations League relegation play-off after their dramatic late victory against Poland.

Andy Robertson's injury time header ensured that Steve Clarke's side would not be immediately relegated from League A after a tough start to Group 1.

Defeats to Poland, Croatia and Portugal left the Tartan Army faithful fearing the worst, but a draw at Hampden against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal side before victories against the Croats and the Poles sealed a third place finish.

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They will now look to secure their League A status next March with two games against Greece, with the away leg to take place on Thursday, March 20 before their home clash at Hampden on Sunday, March 23.

Other play-off clashes between the League A and League B teams saw Turkiye draw Hungary, Ukraine paired with Belgium and Austria drawn against Serbia.

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A tough test awaits in Athens for Steve Clarke and Co, with the Greeks having stunned England at Wembley in their Nations League group in October.

They were however beaten comfortably by the English who won 3-0 in the reserve fixture in what was their only defeat in League B Group 2.

Greece picked up a 3-0 victory over Finland before beating the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin. They then downed England 2-1 before securing another 2-0 victory over the Irish and a 2-0 win in Finland to close the group stage.

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