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Paul McStay
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ScotlandArchive goals
7
for Scotland
Matches scored in
6
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Tournaments
3
most in the FIFA World Cup qualification (3)
Career span
1984–1992
first 1984-10-17 · last 1992-06-18
Counted from the international goal archive — every scorer-credited goal in the matches it covers, 1916 to today. A record of covered matches, not a complete career count; own goals never join a scorer's tally.
Paul Michael Lyons McStay, is a Scottish former professional footballer who spent his entire career with Celtic, making his senior debut in 1982 and retiring in 1997. He captained both Scotland and Celtic at all age levels. He was capped 76 times for his country and scored nine goals. He helped Celtic win three league titles, the last in 1988. — Wikipedia
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Every goal
from the international archive · 7 goals in 6 matches| Date | Opponent | Result | Minutes | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-18 |  Russiaplayed as CIS | W3–0(n) | 7' | UEFA Euro | Norrköping |
| 1991-11-13 |  San Marino | W4–0(h) | 10' | UEFA Euro qualification | Glasgow |
| 1988-09-14 |  Norway | W2–1(a) | 14' | FIFA World Cup qualification | Oslo |
| 1987-10-14 |  Belgium | W2–0(h) | 79' | UEFA Euro qualification | Glasgow |
| 1987-04-01 | Belgium | L1–4(a) | 14' | UEFA Euro qualification | Brussels |
| 1984-10-17 |  Iceland | W3–0(h) | 26' 40' | FIFA World Cup qualification | Glasgow |
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