Czechs pip Scotland for promotion, Russia hopes end in humiliation

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 2 - Czech Republic v Slovakia - Doosan Arena, Pilsen, Czech Republic - November 18, 2020 Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/David W Cerny

(Reuters) - Czech Republic beat neighbours Slovakia 2-0 to pip Scotland for promotion to the top tier of the Nations League on Wednesday while Russia's hopes ended with a 5-0 humiliation in Serbia as Hungary went up instead.

Wales also qualified, beating Finland 3-1 after the visitors had Jere Uronen sent off after only 12 minutes, and Austria completed the quartet of promoted sides with a 1-1 draw at home to Norway.