(Reuters) – Scotland captain Andy Robertson stated supporters have been right to air their frustration with boos after his facet misplaced 3-0 to Ireland in a UEFA Nations League match.
Troy Parrott, Michael Obafemi and Alan Browne scored as Ireland beat toothless Scotland, serving to Stephen Kenny’s facet win their first match within the competitors.
The defeat comes days after Scotland’s hopes of reaching Qatar have been introduced to an finish by a 3-1 World Cup playoff defeat to Ukraine.
“We weren’t ok,” Robertson instructed Premier Sports. “We’ve now stated that twice in 10 days. We’ve let the supervisor down, that is what’s so disappointing for us. Every one in all us misplaced our particular person battles.
“The fans behind the purpose, booing us off have been fully right. That efficiency is nowhere close to ok in a Scotland jersey.
“We have to hit the reset button as a result of every part was good final yr. This yr, the performances have not fairly been up to scratch as but. We want to get again to being constant. I assumed final yr that is what we have been actually good at.”
The Irish moved two locations up to second in League B Group One standings whereas Scotland, additionally on three factors, dropped to third. Ukraine, who beat Armenia 3-0 within the different group match, stay prime of the group.
Scotland journey to face Armenia on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru)
