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Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Player ratings as Ryan Christie penalty sends hosts top

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Scotland moved to the top of their Nations League group on Saturday evening with a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland.

An enthralling affair saw the visitors take the lead through John Egan, before a rip-roaring second half from the Scots saw goals from Jack Hendry and Ryan Christie to secure the three points.

It looked like first blood to Ireland when Troy Parrott thundered home 11 minutes in, but the offside flag that everyone was waiting for came up eventually to rule the strike out.

There was no ruling out Egan's thunderous volley soon after, however. A corner led to some penalty box mayhem from which the Sheffield United man profited and fired home midway through the first half to put Ireland ahead.

Scotland saw plenty of the ball after the goal, ending the half with around 60% possession, but Ireland stayed in shape and continued to repel anything that came them way in the first 45 minutes.

Steve Clarke's team talk clearly worked wonders as Scotland were level just four minutes after the restart. Christie's cross found Hendry, whose header was arrowed perfectly into the side netting.

Matt Doherty fluffed a nice chance to put Ireland straight back in front, cutting inside from the right and lashing his strike high and wide. Parrott then broke on the counter and really should have scored, but Craig Gordon did well to keep it out.

It seemed as though Scotland were going to take control of the game but Ireland grew back into things and took the sting out of proceedings really well.

However, with ten minutes to play, Scotland were awarded a penalty as Scott McTominay's header hit the arm of Alan Browne, and up stepped Christie to fire the hosts into the lead.

Tempers began to flare as the clock ticked down. There were off-ball clashes and a number of calls for a penalty which went unanswered, with both teams clearly feeling the nerves of the situation heading into the final moments.

Scotland did their best to wind down the clock, and wind up their opponents, and it was Clarke's men who were celebrating when all was said and done.

1. Scotland (4-2-3-1)

Lydon Dykes, Jack Hendry

Hendry headed home an equaliser / Ian MacNicol/GettyImages

John Egan

Egan volleyed the opener / Ian MacNicol/GettyImages

Player of the Match - Ryan Christie

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