Scotland vs. Gibraltar: With an Achilles injury, Cooper made way at half-time for Scott McKenna, who also posed a threat with a couple of headers.
Forrest thought he deserved a penalty, but his decision to stay on his feet after a challenge worked against him.
By now, the Scotland fans in the Estadio Algarve had grown increasingly quiet, and the 58th-minute opener was met by cheers of relief. Christie eventually worked a shooting chance from Robertson’s deep cross and finished high into the net from six yards.
Coach Clarke began a series of substitutions 20 minutes into the half. Gibraltar responded by bringing on Lee Casciaro, known for scoring the only goal in Celtic’s shock defeat by Lincoln Red Imps in 2016. Now 42, his main contribution was a foul on former Hoops midfielder Christie.
The stoppages, including the injury to Cooper, who was replaced by Scott McKenna, led to a scrappy finale. However, Adams provided a touch of class when he volleyed home John McGinn’s cross in the 85th minute, securing the victory for Scotland.
