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Scotland relegated to Group B in the Nations League

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Highlights: Scotland 0-3 Greece

Scotland lost 3-0 to Greece at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Sunday, meaning they are relegated to Group B in the Nations League.

Going into the second leg of the play-off, Scotland were ahead 1-0, but Greece quickly changed the game.

Konstantinos Karetsas, who is just 17 years old, was the star as he produced a brilliant performance and became the youngest player to score a competitive goal for Greece.

After the game, Scotland midfielder John McGinn described the result as “an embarrassing night for us, everyone is flat in the stadium, we let ourselves down," he said.

“Greece deserved to win."

Scott McTominay, who scored the winning goal in the first game, had some early chances, but it was Giannis Konstantelias who scored the opening goal for Greece on Sunday.

The Tartan Army fell silent as Konstantinos Karetsas made it 2-0, putting Greece ahead on aggregate.

Things got worse for Scotland right after half time.

Just 15 seconds into the second half, Ryan Christie made a bad pass, and Konstantelias took advantage, setting up Christos Tzolis, making it 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.

George Hirst, Tommy Conway and Lewis Ferguson of Scotland look dejected after the team's defeat.Image source, Getty Images

How does the Nations League work?

There are four leagues in the Nations League - League A, B, C and D - and in each league, is four groups.

The strongest teams go into groups in League A, with the lowest-ranked sides relegated to League D.

Scotland finished third in their group in League A.

So they faced Greece, who finished second in their group in League B.

The sides now swap places, with Greece promoted to League A and Scotland relegated to League B.

Steve Clarke, Head Coach of Scotland, gives the team instructions.Image source, Getty Images
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Manager Steve Clarke described the defeat as a ‘bump in the road’

It was a tough defeat for Scotland. They were booed at half time and couldn't turn things around during the second half.

Manager Steve Clarke described the result as “a bump in the road” after a “decent run”.

"If there's one thing I've learned over my time in charge of the national team, it's that there are bumps in the road. It's how you react to it.

"We know what we're trying to do, which is qualify for a World Cup."