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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Scott McKenna makes history on debut for Dinamo Zagreb

Scott McKenna made history when he became the first-ever Scot to play in Croatia after a winning debut for Dinamo Zagreb.

The Scotland international made a surprise move to the Croatian side after leaving Las Palmas following their relegation from La Liga last term.

And he made his bow for the club in a 2-0 away win at Osijek to become the first Scottish player ever to feature in Croatian football.

Dinamo manager Mario Kovacevic: "I was very pleased with the win and the performances of the new players in the team, including Scott McKenna.


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"It was a difficult game to open the season, but we thoroughly deserved the win and we defended well when we needed to. I was very satisfied."

McKenna, 28, picked up a booking in the game and admitted last month he was proud to represent Scotland and make history.

He said: "I was told I will become the first Scot to play in Croatia. I didn't know that - I thought I was maybe one of the first and perhaps the first Scot at Dinamo, but I didn't know I was the first Scottish player in the country.

"I hope I play well and that Scotland will be proud of me.

"A lot of Croatian players have played in Scotland in recent years, but obviously no one before me has gone the other way."

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