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On This Day: Russell scores for Scotland and Sporting rescues late draw

Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell scored his first goal for the Scotland Men's National Team one year ago today, finding the back of the net in the 74th minute of a 2-0 road win over European minnows San Marino.

Russell, a full year into his Sporting tenure at the time, finished off a flowing move to clinch a comfortable victory in Group I of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying. With Scotland leading 1-0 in the late stages, the winger settled a low cross from James Forrest, rounded San Marino goalkeeper Elia Benedettini and fired home from from seven yards for his maiden international goal at the senior level.