Hampden roar?published at 7 mins
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
The men in white are enjoying decent possession in the opening 10 minutes of a surprisingly quiet Hampden. The hosts will be looking for a bit of magic to get the Tartan Army going...
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Hampden roar?published at 7 mins
CLOSE!published at 5 mins
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
Better from Scotland as Callum McGregor finds James Forrest, who in turn plays in buzzbomb Ryan Fraser. The Bournemouth winger cuts in from the left and finds Forrest again, but the Celtic man's effort from the edge of the box fizzes over the top.
Visitors finding their feetpublished at 3 mins
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
Cyprus, trying to stretch the Scots, dink the ball about from left to right but there's no end product. Neither goalkeeper has been forced into action in a low-key opening at Hampden.
What price an early goal?published at 9:50
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
Peter Houston
Former Scotland assistant manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's a must-win but we will have to break down a stubborn defence. We have to be patient and get the wide players on the ball. An early goal would make a big, big difference for Scotland
Scots search for openerpublished at 1 min
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
Stephen O'Donnell flights a long ball in the direction of club team-mate Eamonn Brophy, but the Kilmarnock forward can't connect as Cyprus repel the danger.
'Scots have to win'published at 19:48
Scotland 0-0 Cyprus
Liam McLeod
BBC Sport Scotland at HampdenIf the Scots want to finish in the top two in Group I, then they have to win this game.
KICK-OFFpublished at 19:47
We're under way in Steve Clarke's Scotland era.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:44
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The captain of Scotland's more successful national football team is watching from Nice...
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End of twitter postNearly time...published at 19:42
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45 BST)
Not long until kick off at Hampden. Both sides are out on the lush surface ahead of the national anthems.
Steve Clarke, in the dugout for his first game in charge of Scotland, cuts a relaxed figure.
Flower of Scotland gets big licks from the Tartan Army.
Flag day...published at 19:40
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45 BST)
Image source, SNSMarshall 'a great shot-stopper'published at 19:38
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45 BST)
Craig Beattie
Former Scotland striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageScott Bain might feel a bit hard done by, but David Marshall is hugely experienced; he's a good communicator and a great shot-stopper
Image source, snsImage caption, David Marshall will be between the sticks for Scotland
Fans excitedpublished at 19:36
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Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland at HampdenJust been speaking to some Scotland fans ahead of this Euro qualifier and most seem excited by the Steve Clarke era. All agree he was the best choice for the job and hope he can help Scotland kick start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 8 June 2019
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Sulaimon: With the previous record of this tie, we could see an absolute whitewash tonight. Got my eyes on Andy Robertson: the Champions League winner
Ioannou, 18, debuts for Cypruspublished at 19:29
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45)
Cyprus show four changes from the side that lost 2-0 at home to Belgium.
Anorthosis Famagusta's Michalis Ioannou is handed his international debut at the age of 18 in midfield, while Apollon Limassol's Matija Spoljaric earns his third cap beside him.
As expected, fit-again Copenhagen striker Pieros Sotiriou starts up front after coach Ran Ben Shimon went for a more defensive line-up against the world number ones.
Indeed, AEL Limassol forward Andreas Makris also starts in a surprisingly attacking line-up that also includes former Rangers and Dundee winger Georgios Efrem, who is captain.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Pieros Sotiriou is back in the starting line-up
Minas Antoniou drops to the bench, while defender Giorgos Merkis and Fotios Papoulis miss out through injury and centre-half Dossa Junior was dropped from the squad after starting against Belgium.
Brophy 'selfish in the right areas'published at 19:26
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45 BST)
Peter Houston
Former Scotland assistant manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's an attack-minded side. We've got pace down the sides and the one thing we know about Eamonn Brophy is that he can finish. He is selfish in the right areas
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Eamonn Brophy makes his Scotland debut against Cyprus
History favours Scotspublished at 19:25
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45)
The sides have played one another five times - and Scotland have a 100% record.
But Cypriot football has made advances since their last meeting - a 2-1 away win for the Scots in Larnaca in 2011 - with APOEL, Apollon Limassol and AEK Larnaca all recording good runs in either the Champions League or Europa League.
However, the national side have only won two of their last 15 matches - and haven't tasted victory in eight matches on the road since a 2-1 success in Gibraltar in June 2017.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Jamie Mackie (centre) and Kenny Miller (right) scored in Scotland's last meeting with Cyprus
Scotland have won six and lost eight of their last 15 games, winning three and losing four of their seven home matches during that time.
Shelley Kerr mistakenly unveiled as England head coachpublished at 19:24
Scotland v Cyprus (19:45)
Media caption, Shelley Kerr mistakenly unveiled as England head coach
Cyprus target Hampden pointspublished at 19:21
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Former St Mirren and Ross County full-back Stelios Demetriou says his countrymen will come to Hampden believing "these are the games you have to get something out of" if they are to qualify.
Indeed, the 28-year-old thinks it will be a tight game, with either side likely to scrape a 1-0 win.
Demetriou is a bit of a hero from his time with St Mirren but won't be adding to his one Cyprus cap this time round having fallen out of favour since his January move to Macclesfield Town and subsequent release.
Cyprus eye points against Scotland
Cyprus will see Saturday's game against Scotland as a game "they can get something from", says former Ross County defender Stelios Demetriou.
Read MoreCyprus have beliefpublished at 19:17
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Quote MessageThe goal for Cyprus is qualification for the finals and they believe that, although it is a difficult group, this generation of players is capable thanks to APOEL, Apollon Limassol and AEK Larnaca's exploits in the Europa League. I am not so sure
Simon Pafitis, Cypriot journalist with goal.com
Image source, SNSImage caption, Cyprus have been on a poor run under coach Ran Ben Shimon
Clarke content to 'roll the dice'published at 19:15
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Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writerThere's no Leigh Griffiths, there's no Steven Naismith and there's no Steven Fletcher. So, when you're missing your top three strikers, then why not roll the dice with a guy you know very well and a guy you've improved hugely?
I thought Steve Clarke was going to go with Eamonn Brophy because of the familiarity.