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Scotland International Friendlies - 2008 - 2009
Scotland, typically take part in two friendly matches each year. Plus, with the Euro 2008 finals
taking place next year their will be demand for Scotland to provide a similar number of clashes
to compensate for the lack of international fixtures.
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Friendly Results
Scotland 0-1 Argentina - 19 November 2008
A disappointing night for Scotland, falling 1-0 to Diego Maradona's Argentina in front of a
half-empty Hampden Stadium. It wouldn't have been so bad if so many good chances hadn't been missed.
Scotland 0-0 Northern Ireland - 20 August 2008
A disappointing draw. An Allan McGregor save stops the Northern Irish getting the better of Scotland.
Czech Republic 3-1 Scotland - 30 May 2008
This was always going to be be a difficult match. The Czech Republic are one of the world best teams, and it showed,
eventually getting the better of Scotland.
Scotland 1-1 Croatia - Wed 26 Mar 2008
George Burley's first Scotland squad managed a respectable draw against Croatia. Having defeated England twice
in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, the Croats were favourites to come out ahead. However the Scotland team, despite losing an early
goal, produced an equaliser to finish the match tied one goal apiece.
Proposed Friendlies
Japan v Scotland - 10 October 2009
Scotland will face Japan on Saturday 10 October. Japan have already qualified for the World Cup finals
so this should be a testing match.
England v Scotland - Sometime in the future?
The 'Battle of Britain'. For now, this is on hold. England expressed an interest in
Scotland visiting Wembley in the summer 2008. However George Burley vetoed the idea.
Club obligations for Old Firm players during the expected fixture date meant Scotland would have had
to field and under-strength team. Against the 'Auld Enemy' that was not an option.
Iran v Scotland - May 2008??
Scotland's last match against Iran was the infamous 1-1 draw in World Cup 1978.
This could have been a replay. Sadly, the match has been ruled out for the same reason
as the England game.
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