World Cup dreams
a shot into the massed ranks of Scotland supporters.
He was showing an aptitude for the fray that must have pleased Strachan, needing no invitation to come in from the left to help Griffiths. But it was while hugging the far touchline that he helped create Scotland’s second goal, receiving a pass from Robertson and setting off down the wing before cutting the ball back for Brown.
There was no surprise to see Robertson had continued his run to the edge of the box, Brown taking full advantage of the outlet. Robertson took a touch with his right foot and then curled a left-footed shot high into Setkus’ top right hand corner. It’s been quite a week for someone who has recently become a father for the first time.
While a two-goal cushion gave Scotland some comfort they did not have it all their way. Had Hibs midfielder Vykintas Slivka not fluffed a good chance to score on the hour mark it would have been a very different end to the game.
But Slivka miscued past the post and Mcarthur’s goal with 18 minutes left guaranteed what is only Scotland’s second win in Lithuania in five trips.
A quickly taken throwin taken by substitute Matt Ritchie was then nudged into Mcarthur’s path by the alert Griffiths. The Crystal Palace midfielder took a touch then shot into the corner. V is for Vilnius – and what could be very valuable victory.