Scotland beats Moldova 2-0 to reach WCup qualifying playoffs

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Scotland advanced to the European playoffs in World Cup qualifying on Friday by winning 2-0 at Moldova to ensure being runner-up to group winner Denmark. Scotland got goals from defender Nathan Patterson and forward Che Adams. Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon saved a late Moldova penalty to prevent a nervous finish. Scotland moved seven points clear of third-place Israel which lost 4-2 at Austria. There’s only one round of group games left on Monday. Denmark has now won all nine of its games after beating the Faeroe Islands 3-1 . The Faeroes’ 89th-minute goal was the first conceded by Denmark.