Soccer: McCarthy backs Scots to defeat Croatia

Mick McCarthy is still tipping Scotland to beat Croatia in their crucial World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on September 1.

Croatia were trailing to Irish goals by Damien Duff and debut-making substitute Clinton Morrison after 78 minutes but then Davor Vugrinec headed a reply before Davor Suker potted a stoppage time penalty to earn a 2-2 draw.