Slovenia and Scotland play to a scoreless draw in Nations League opener

Scotland began a new era under head coach Sebastien Pocognoli with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in their UEFA Nations League opener in Ljubljana. The match marked Pocognoli’s competitive debut following the departure of Steve Clarke.

Despite Scotland dominating much of the second half and creating numerous opportunities, Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak delivered a standout performance to maintain the clean sheet. Key chances for Scotland included efforts from Oli McBurnie, who missed a significant opportunity after rounding Oblak, and Kieron Bowie, whose shot was smothered late in the game. Billy Gilmour also played a central role in Scotland's midfield throughout the full 90 minutes.

Pocognoli expressed optimism following the result, noting that while the first half lacked structure, the team improved significantly in the second half, showing more resilience and tactical cohesion.