Scots hit stumbling block

Georgia 2 Scotland 0 : Buoyant Scotland's European Championship qualifying hopes suffered a demoralising blow as they slumped…

Georgia 2 Scotland 0: Buoyant Scotland's European Championship qualifying hopes suffered a demoralising blow as they slumped to defeat in Georgia.

Goals in each half from Levan Mchedlidze and David Siradze condemned Alex McLeish's side to the third defeat of their Group B campaign.

Scotland struggled to create chances throughout but striker James McFadden was aggrieved to have a penalty appeal turned down before the break.

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