# Bowie scores Scotland's first goal

> Kieron Bowie scores Scotland's first goal in Nations League win over North Macedonia.
- Title: Bowie scores Scotland's first goal · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Kieron Bowie scores Scotland's first goal in Nations League win over North Macedonia. Kieron Bowie scored Scotland's first goal in a 2-0 Nations League win…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5djvw4n8vp8o
- Published: 2026-10-04T07:59:10.155+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kieron bowie, scotland, nations league, north macedonia, scottish football, serie a, hellas verona, sports
## World Cup disappointment
Kieron Bowie was overlooked for Scotland's World Cup squad despite scoring for Hellas Verona, a team in Serie A relegation danger.

> I received a message from him saying that I'm not in the squad but these things happen and it's just about how you bounce back from it to be honest
## Scotland's Nations League win
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Nations League, with Bowie scoring his first international goal.

> Bowie scored his first Scotland goal early in the win over North Macedonia
## Bowie's stats in match
Bowie had seven shots, four on target, five in the box, and eleven touches in the opposition box during the game.
## Manager's new approach
Steve Clarke implemented a 3-4-1-2 formation with Bowie starting in an attacking line-up for the first time.

> Playing in a new 3-4-1-2, Bowie started the game up top with Oli McBurnie in an ultra-attacking line up set out by Sebastien Pocognoli
## Bowie's confidence
Bowie said the new manager's trust in him and the team's attacking style have helped him kick into another gear.

> I think the style that he wants to play definitely plays into my strengths
## Bowie's future
Bowie believes the longer international break and new coach will help him make his mark for Scotland.

> It's a lot longer international break, we spend a lot more time together so it's good for him to get his message across
## Key takeaway

Kieron Bowie scored Scotland's first goal in a 2-0 Nations League win over North Macedonia, marking his first international start.