"Steve Clarke says he is "already thinking about next month" and Greece's visit to Hampden after his Scotland side took four points from their first two games in World Cup qualifying. Monday's 2-0 win over Belarus in Hungary backed up a hard-fought goalless draw away to Denmark on Friday and has Scotland level with the Danes in Group C. Greece are one point further back after their shock 3-0 defeat by Denmark in Athens, and they are Scotland's next opponents in Glasgow on 9 October."
"Che Adams' goal just before half-time calmed the nerves, and his lovely pass helped force an own goal which saw Scotland over the line in a game played in Hungary behind closed doors. Although Belarus did not offer a great deal, goalkeeper Angus Gunn only made one meaningful save, a third clean sheet in a row was welcomed by Clarke. It is a sign of Scotland returning to the more form which helped them qualify for two European Championships."
Scotland took four points from their first two World Cup qualifying matches, drawing 0-0 in Denmark and winning 2-0 over Belarus in Hungary. The win left Scotland level with Denmark in Group C, with Greece one point behind after a 3-0 loss to Denmark. Scotland host Greece at Hampden on 9 October, then Belarus three days later, before concluding qualifying with fixtures in November. Che Adams scored just before half-time and later forced an own goal, securing the victory played behind closed doors. Angus Gunn made one meaningful save, and Scotland recorded a third consecutive clean sheet. Head coach Steve Clarke emphasized building the campaign on clean sheets.
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