# Scotland Seeks Clarification on Disallowed Goal in 2-0 Loss to Spain
Scotland’s hopes of a stunning upset against Spain in their Euro 2024 qualifying match were dashed when a goal from Scott McTominay was disallowed by Dutch referee Serdar Gozubuyuk after a video assistant referee (VAR) check. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is now seeking clarification from UEFA on the decision.
The goal, a stunning free kick from McTominay, was initially ruled out for a foul on Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon but then changed to offside against Scotland defender Jack Hendry due to his proximity to Simon at the time of the kick.
Head coach Steve Clarke said he wanted to move on from the incident but the SFA is seeking answers from UEFA on how the decision was reached and why it was changed from a foul to offside call. Midfielder John McGinn said that Gozubuyuk had initially indicated his ruling was for a foul and that the reversal of the decision was “very, very harsh”.
The disallowed goal was a major blow for Scotland who had been hoping to pull off an upset against the reigning European champions and had been playing well up until that point in the match. The loss was Scotland’s first dropped points in Euro 2024 qualifying and they will be hoping to get back on track with their next match against Faroe Islands on Sunday, June 13th.
The SFA’s request for clarification is an important one as it could have major implications for how VAR is used in future matches and how decisions are made by referees and video officials alike. It is also an important step in ensuring that teams are not unfairly penalized due to incorrect or unclear decisions and that the game remains fair and equitable for all involved.
The SFA’s request for clarification is an important one and it will be interesting to see what UEFA’s response is and how it affects the use of VAR in future matches and decisions made by referees and video officials alike. It is also an important step in ensuring that teams are not unfairly penalized due to incorrect or unclear decisions and that the game remains fair and equitable for all involved.