 McLeish's first match in charge was a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia in March 2007.In the 11th minute Kris Boyd scored to put Scotland in front.Georgia equalised just before half time with a goal from former Rangers striker Shota Arveladze, but a late winner by Craig Beattie gave Scotland a 2–1 win, and meant they 'held' the unofficial world champion title for the first time since 1967.