08 Nov 2025, 19:58
Scotland lost to New Zealand at Murrayfield
- Scotland could not manage to secure their first win against New Zealand.
- The match ended with a score of 25-17 in favor of the guests.
- Damian McKenzie scored a decisive penalty and converted a try.
At the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, a match took place between the teams of Scotland and New Zealand, in which the Scots again could not manage to secure a win against their superiors, finishing with a score of 25-17.
The game started poorly for the Scots, who went into halftime trailing 17-0. In the first half, the New Zealand team managed to secure three tries: tries were scored by Kem Reihardt, Will Jordan, and Damian McKenzie, while Boden Barrett converted two kicks.
However, in the second half of the match, the Scots significantly improved their game. Initially, Juen Ashman managed to break through to the in-goal area, and shortly thereafter, Kail Steyn also contributed points for his team, leveling the score at 60 minutes. It seemed that the Scots could finally, for the first time in history, secure a win against New Zealand.
However, despite receiving three yellow cards during the match, the New Zealand team managed to restore their advantage. In a critical moment, Damian McKenzie scored a penalty, and then added another penalty, ensuring victory for the guests. This match marked the 33rd defeat for the Scots in encounters with New Zealand over 120 years.
Tags: Sport