Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inLuke BakerSaturday 26 September 2026 16:25 BSTPocognoli watched his side play out a goalless draw (PA)Sebastien Pocognoli's tenure as Scotland head coach began with a goalless draw against Slovenia in their Nations League Group B1 opener in Ljubljana.The 39-year-old Belgian manager, who replaced Steve Clarke in August, refreshed the side but watched them endure an uninspiring first half where they were fortunate not to fall behind.Scotland improved drastically after the break, playing with pace and purpose while dominating the second half with 15 shots to Slovenia's three.Forward Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie both missed golden opportunities to secure three points, with Slovenia captain and goalkeeper Jan Oblak standing firm.Despite failing to find a late winner, the spirited second-half response provided cause for optimism as Pocognoli picked up his first point in international football.In fullSlovenia v Scotland LIVE: Scot miss chances in goalless draw to begin Pocognoli eraMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in