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Paterson boots Scotland to victory

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EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Wing Chris Paterson kicked seven penalties to lead Scotland to a 21-9 victory over Wales in their Six Nations Championship match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Captain Paterson's kicking was perfect as he slotted over all seven of his goal attempts, while Wales fly-half Stephen Jones replied with three penalties, also a 100 percent return.

England lead the standings with a maximum four points while Scotland, crushed 42-20 at Twickenham last weekend, are level on two points with Ireland and France, who meet in Dublin on Sunday.

Scotland flanker Simon Taylor, named man of the match, said that having overcome the heavy loss to England the Scots could look ahead with more optimism.

"We have two more home games, today's performance was something to build on," he told BBC Sport.

"Patterson's been kicking really well the last couple of years. You can really rely on him."

The match, in which no try was scored, was a poor advert for international rugby between two sides that for the most part cancelled out each other.

Both sides will be bitterly disappointed at not scoring a try, Scotland coming closest when replacement prop Allan Jacobsen was held up over the line.

Scotland deserved the win because of their solid forward effort and superiority in the lineout that gave them a greater share of territory and possession.

Wales, beaten by Ireland last Sunday, lacked any attacking flair, turned over far too much ball and in the second half lost their discipline.

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