In a dramatic Euro 2024 qualifier, Scotland secured a last-minute equalizer against Georgia in Tbilisi, ending the match in a 2-2 draw. The game was marked by a series of contentious incidents that left Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay visibly frustrated.
McTominay, who notched his seventh goal of the qualifying campaign, expressed strong disapproval of Georgia's attempts to influence the referee. In particular, he criticized their opponents for what he deemed excessive theatrics and attempts to manipulate the match officials.
In a post-match interview with Viaplay, the Manchester United midfielder did not mince words: "The way they were acting was a disgrace in terms of provoking the referee as well. Anyway, that's football, and that's sometimes the way it goes. We have to keep our heads, but it's difficult."
The match itself was characterized by frequent stoppages, with a total of six yellow cards issued and 32 fouls committed, leading to melees in both halves. McTominay voiced his frustration at the disruptive nature of the game, emphasizing the need for composure.
Despite the challenges, McTominay found a silver lining, stating, "There's some disappointed people in the dressing room, but I feel like it's something we can build on after coming back twice."
In his critique of Georgia's tactics, McTominay called for action against players feigning injuries: "They should do something about people pretending that they're injured when they're not. Rolling around and crying like babies all afternoon is not football."
Reflecting on Scotland's approach to the game, McTominay highlighted the team's desire to focus on playing their best, contrasting it with what he perceived as provocative behavior from the opposition: "For us, we just wanted to get on with the game and play and do our best, whereas the other side was provoking the referee a lot."
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