Nathan Patterson wasn’t even born the last time Scotland featured at a World Cup. But the Rangers full back scored one and set up another to move them a huge step closer to ending what will be a 24-year wait by the time Qatar 2022 comes around.And to complete an eventful night in Chisinau he conceded a penalty which was then saved as Scotland earned the victory against Moldova that secured their play-off place.
Patterson netted his first international goal in only his third start to set Steve Clarke’s men on their way and the 20-year-old then set up Che Adams, who celebrated his first birthday the day after that France ’98 final when Scotland last competed at a Finals, for the second.
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