Scotland removes smallest country to take part in World Cup

Écosse 4-1 Curacao

Buts : Curtis (45^e+1), Shankland (59^e et 64^e) and Christie (81^e) for the Tartan Army // Chong (17^e) for the Blue Wave

Expulsion : Locadia (38^e) pour Curaçao.

A taste of the World Cup. Before taking off for the United States, Scotland made short work of Curaçao. Faced with the smallest country in the world qualified for a World Cup, theTartan Army had, however, started badly. Just after a quarter of an hour of play, Sheffield United striker Tahith Chong burst into the Scottish area and beat 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon (1-0, 17^e). In front of the scoreboard, the Curacians are scuttling themselves. The center forward Jurgen Locadia is sent off for a nasty elbow on the face of poor Aaron Hickey (38^e).

Scotland too strong at 11 against 10

In numerical superiority, Scottish wake up and subdue their opponent. Findlay Curtis equalizes before the break with a sudden strike (1-1, 45^e+1). Returning from the locker room, Lawrence Shankland scored a double before Bournemouth’s excellent number 10 Ryan Christie does not initial the success of his team from the penalty spot (4-1, 81st^e). Scotland is gaining confidence before flying to the World Cup where it will face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Defeated this Saturday afternoon, the Curaçao players will face Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

On a hâte d’y être !

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