Scotland boost Nations League promotion chances with win in Albania


Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League C - Group 1 - Albania v Scotland - Loro Borici Stadium, Shkoder, Albania - November 17, 2018 Scotland's Steven Fletcher in action with Albania's Adrian Ismajli REUTERS/Florion Goga

(Reuters) - Scotland's hopes of earning promotion to League B of the Nations League were boosted after a convincing 4-0 win over 10-man Albania in Shkoder on Saturday.

Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser gave Scotland the lead in the 14th minute, before Albania captain Mergim Mavraj was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession seven minutes later.

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