Brazil finally seems to have found itself. A convincing win over Scotland reaffirmed the team’s playing identity both in and out of possession, while securing first place in World Cup Group C. Against a Scottish side that only threatened through aerial play, Brazil relied on Vinícius Júnior’s individual brilliance, two assists from Bruno Guimarães and […]
Scotland hadn’t experienced a happy ending against Morocco in the 1998 World Cup. This time was no different. A run behind the backline from Saibari to collect Diaz’s clipped pass and power it home gave Mohamed Ouahbi’s team an early lead. Transitions were another tool for the Moroccans to create chances, but the finish was […]
Scotland’s journey to the 2026 World Cup finals culminated in a night of historic drama, overcoming Denmark 4–2 at Hampden Park. The decisive victory, sealed by two spectacular stoppage-time goals from substitutes, ended Scotland’s 28-year wait for a World Cup appearance. The match was a frenetic affair, defined by Denmark’s need for controlled possession with […]
The hosts, Germany, played a Scotland team unsure of how to defend, not applying pressure while maintaining a high line. They relinquished control of the central zone between the lines, gifting Germany’s forwards time and space. Written by Kyle Boas. We decided to make all of our EURO 2024 articles free to read. If you […]
Spain shouldered on in this campaign with their faith in a robust record for qualifiers on home turf. However, their guests have got into the habit of throwing favorites out of rhythm and were in no mood to roll over. Indeed, the fairytale could have continued, but the hinges of a sliding doors moment went […]
Scotland frustrated Spain to continue their winning start to EURO qualification. It was a fiery and unforgettable match for the Scottish crowd as an experimental Spanish side lost their heads and left the new regime with more questions than answers. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. We decided to make this article free […]
Scotland’s 5-2-1-2 shape against the ball posed a puzzle for England’s 4-3-3 system, and they were unable to solve it for the most part, lacking the movements to combine through midfield. England were able to force Scotland a bit deeper in the second half, but continued to lack creativity and were unable to play at […]
Scotland started poorly, with their possession structure unsuitable for breaking through the Czech defensive block. With the ball, Czech Republic were also relatively compact and overloaded the areas around the ball. Goals either side of half-time from Patrik Schick were enough to dispatch Scotland, despite an improved performance in the second half from Scotland who […]