“We did not hit the heights of the performances that we’ve got performed in among the defeats however we received a win and that was an important factor.
“We received a bit of luck tonight that we possibly have not had within the final variety of video games and we managed to see it via and ultimately get the win.”
To be able to end second of their group, Scotland should beat Poland, hope Croatia lose to Portugal and for there to be a three-goal swing.
Nevertheless, Gordon says Scotland won’t be worrying about permutations going into Monday’s recreation in Warsaw and the principle focus is simply to place one other three factors on the board.
“We simply have to maintain profitable matches,” he mentioned. “Now that we have that first one, we have to try to again that up at times we’ll see the place that takes us.
“All people might be speaking about all of the type of permutations which might be potential going into this final recreation. However for us it is about going there after which attempting to win.”
Gordon saved Scotland’s clear sheet intact earlier than Sucic’s purple card with a number of sharp saves, together with one together with his legs from Andrej Kramaric.
“[I was] a bit late to see it,” he added. “My physique weight was on the opposite leg and simply managed to stretch out a protracted sufficient leg to get my huge toe to it.
“It was necessary. I believe first purpose was at all times going to be vitally necessary. If we did not get that then it was going to be a troublesome night time to get again into it so necessary to get the clear sheet.”