Scotland took a first-leg lead over Greece within the Nations League due to a penalty from Scott McTominay in Athens.
The Napoli midfielder swept excessive into the web after he had been introduced down as Scotland bossed the primary half.
However Greece had been way more harmful after the break, as 17-year-old Genk attacker Konstantinos Karetsas got here on and stole the present.
FULL TIME: Greece 0-1 Scotland.
Weâll take a one-goal benefit again to Hampden Park đ#GRESCO pic.twitter.com/0Buqo46SEU
â Scotland Nationwide Staff (@ScotlandNT) March 20, 2025
Steve Clarkeâs facet withstood relentless strain from the Greeks who hit the woodwork, though keeper Craig Gordon was not referred to as upon to make too many saves.
Scotland might be assured going into the return leg at Hampden Park on Sunday the place they appear to stay in League A, whereas Greece need to get out of League B.
There was late drama when Grant Hanley tripped substitute Taxiarchis Fountas on the sting of the field and the referee pointed to the spot â however then modified his thoughts to a free-kick simply outdoors the world.
Elsewhere, Ukraine took a commanding 3-1 lead over Belgium, Turkey beat Hungary 3-1 and a Matt Doherty header gave the Republic of Eire a 2-1 win in Bulgaria.