A depleted Scotland earned promotion to the top tier of the Nations League

Missing 10 important players, Steve Clarke's side rode their luck at times in Krakow as Ukraine created several clear cut chances, Qazet.az reports.

But profligacy and some wonderful goalkeeping from Craig Gordon earned a vital point which sealed Scotland top spot in Group B1. 

It also capped an impressive turnaround for the national side after the disappointment of losing to Ukraine in June's World Cup play-off, and puts them into Pot 2 for the qualifying draw for the European Championships on 9 October.

That enhances Scotland's chances of another major tournament, which is a great reward for an impressive international window in which Clarke's squad has shown different qualities while being stretched to the limit.

Injuries to defenders Scott McKenna and Kieran Tierney added more problems before the trip to Krakow, and resulted in Hibernian centre-back Ryan Porteous making his debut in game of huge importance.

But he, partner Jack Hendry, and Aaron Hickey were outstanding in keeping Ukraine out for the most part, though Oleksandr Petrakov's side will also rue some big misses.