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McStay inspires Scots to victory
Paul McStay was on target against Norway in the World Cup qualifier

Norway 1-2 Scotland
World Cup qualifier September 1988

Scotland kicked off their quest for a place at the 1990 World Cup in Italy with a potentially hazardous trip to Oslo; with France, Yugoslavia, and Cyprus also lying in wait in Group Five.

Andy Roxburgh's side got off to the perfect start with Paul McStay firing them into a 14th minute lead.

Unfortunately, the home pressure paid dividends when Jan Fjortoft netted the equaliser on the stroke of half-time.

But Maurice Johnston put the Scots in front with the decisive goal in the 62nd minute, setting the tone for a good campaign.

Scotland's 2-0 win over France at Hampden the following March proved the high point of their efforts.



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