Kieron Bowie’s 3 steps to Scotland heaven as he beats clock to put Juventus goal in the shade – big match verdict

The Sassuolo frontman hit his first goal for his country and it ensured the current Scotland team avoided an unwanted record

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Kieron Bowie scored his first goal for Scotland to lead a 2-0 Nations League win against North Macedonia.
Bowie's early seventh-minute strike prevented Scotland from setting a record goal drought dating back to 1971.
John McGinn secured the victory with a second-half penalty after Billy Gilmour set up Bowie's opener.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kieron Bowie scored his first international goal to help Scotland secure a 2-0 Nations League victory over North Macedonia in Skopje. The Sassuolo striker netted after just seven minutes from a Billy Gilmour pass, preventing Scotland from setting an unwanted record of four consecutive matches without a goal. John McGinn later added a second-half penalty to confirm the win for manager Sebastien Pocognoli's side.

Despite Scott McKenna receiving a late red card, Scotland dominated the match with 25 shots on goal. Bowie expressed delight at scoring his maiden Scotland goal, noting it surpassed his club strike against Juventus, while emphasizing how playing in Italy helped him adjust to the international level.

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