Sebastien Pocognoli's tenure as Scotland head coach began with a goalless draw against Slovenia in their Nations League campaign opener. The first 45 minutes were described as disjointed and lacking the high intensity Pocognoli had outlined, with Scotland failing to register a shot on target.
However, a tactical shift in the second half saw a significant improvement. Pocognoli moved Oli McBurnie deeper and Billy Gilmour lower in midfield, which reportedly brought the team "alive." Scotland went on to have 17 shots, their highest in a competitive game in over 14 years, though they ultimately failed to score.
Despite the draw, the second-half performance offered hope for future matches. Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, and Kieron Bowie all had notable chances, with Ure hitting a post. Scotland will now prepare for their next match against Switzerland on Tuesday night at Hampden.