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Robert Snodgrass: 'Critics fired Scotland up'

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Scotland match-winner Robert Snodgrass declares that critics of his side inspired a surprise 1-0 success away to Croatia.

Scotland match-winner Robert Snodgrass has declared that "cheap talk" in the press fired his side up to shock Croatia tonight.

Snograss scored the only goal of the game after 27 minutes in Zagreb, with Gordon Strachan's men fighting hard to claim a surprise 1-0 victory over the team currently ranked fourth in the world by FIFA.

The 25-year-old believes that a younger Scottish side were highly-motivated to produce the goods away from home, battling for 90 minutes to record their first success of a tough World Cup qualifying campaign.

He told BBC Scotland: "We came here believing we could get something. There was loads of pride at stake, the manager gave a few boys a chance and we're delighted with the result. It feels good.

"I think we played a good Croatia side there and got the three points, and I think we could have nicked a few more goals.

"There was loads of cheap talk before the game from Croatia and we used that as motivation to go out there. Every player gave 110% and that's why we got the three points."

Scotland coach Strachan also hailed his side after the hard-fought win, stating that he was "incredibly proud" of their spirited display.

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