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Date: 15th November 2024
Tartan Army Preview: November International Fixtures
The Scotland Men’s national team is gearing up for their final two Nations League matches this weekend, taking on Croatia at Hampden Park, before heading to Warsaw to face off with Poland. With everything on the line, the Tartan Army is eager to see if Scotland can turn the tide in League A Group 1 and achieve a strong finish to the competition. Here’s a breakdown of what’s at stake and what these results could mean for the future.
What’s on the Line?
Scotland currently sits at the bottom of League A Group 1, so two victories are essential to keep any hope alive for a spot in the knockout rounds. Only the top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals, and Croatia, occupying second place, are currently six points clear. To overcome this deficit, Scotland will need to win both matches convincingly while also closing a four-goal difference. If Croatia fails to pick up any points in their final two games, a successful Scottish run could see them leapfrog to the knockout stage.
However, if qualifying for the knockouts becomes unattainable after the Croatia match, Scotland will turn its focus to securing third place, which would avoid automatic relegation to League B. Finishing third would place them in a relegation playoff in March against a League B runner-up, providing a final chance to retain their spot in League A for next year’s competition.
A Strong End to the Year
Regardless of the outcome in the Nations League, these final fixtures offer an exciting close to the year. Scotland’s journey in 2024 has been a memorable one, highlighted by their second consecutive European Championship appearance. Now, fans are hoping Steve Clarke’s squad can continue to build momentum and potentially set the stage for World Cup qualification—a milestone the team hasn’t achieved since 1998.
The return of key players, such as John McGinn and Jack Hendry, could add much-needed experience to the line-up, while there’s plenty of excitement around potential appearances from young talents like Ben Doak. Will Scotland’s stars playing abroad carry their strong club form into these crucial international games? The energy at Hampden will be electric, with the Tartan Army roaring them on.
Friday night promises to be another belter, as the Tartan Army fills Hampden Park for the final time this year. C’mon Scotland!
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