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Scotland earn bonus-point victory at the Rugby Union World Cup 2019 in Japan with victory over Samoa BBC Report: Scotland’s controlled performance ensured a bonus-point victory over Samoa that revives their hopes of progressing from World Cup Pool A. Gregor Townsend’s side needed to recover from a poor opening defeat by Ireland, whose subsequent loss to Japan was a further blow to their chances.
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Ireland have defeated Scotland in the first match im Pool A at the Rugby Union World Cup 2019 in Japan BBC Report: Ruthless Ireland franked their status as the world’s top-ranked side with a clinical Rugby World Cup victory against a meek Scotland in Yokohama. The Irish went over in their first two incursions into the Scottish 22, James Ryan and Rory Best ploughing over to put them 12-0 ahead after 15 minutes. Greig Laidlaw got the Scots on the board, but a wretched bounce led to Tadhg Furlong adding…
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BBC Report: Andy Murray’s dream comeback from potentially career-ending hip surgery ended with a fairytale triumph with playing partner Feliciano Lopez in the doubles at Queen’s. Briton Murray and Spain’s Lopez beat Briton Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram 7-6 (8-6) 5-7 10-5. The Scot, 32, thought he might not play again before having his hip resurfaced in January but is now “pain free”. Lopez, 37, added the doubles to the singles title he won earlier on Sunday. Left-hander Lopez, who beat France’s Gilles Simon in three sets, is the…
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BBC Report: Scotland are out of the Women’s World Cup after a twice-taken added-time penalty gave Argentina a dramatic draw. The Scots needed to win and Kim Little turned in their opener with Jen Beattie and Erin Cuthbert netting from corners. It was 3-2 after Milagros Menendez scored and a Florencia Bonsegundo shot went in via the bar and Lee Alexander. A VAR-awarded spot-kick taken by Bonsegundo was saved by Alexander but she was off her line and, agonisingly, the striker scored second time around. With 16 minutes to play,…
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BBC Report: Scotland’s chances of qualifying from their Women’s World Cup group hang by a thread after defeat by Japan. Shelley Kerr’s side had rarely been out of their own half by the time Mana Iwabuchi blasted a shot past goalkeeper Lee Alexander after 22 minutes. With Japan dominating, Rachel Corsie was ruled to have hauled down Yuika Sugasawa and the striker sent the spot-kick low into the corner. A late Scotland rally produced a fine long-range Lana Clelland finish. But consecutive 2-1 defeats leave Kerr’s side bottom of the…
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Scotland edged out by England in FIFA Women’s World Cup opener A valiant Scotland came up just short in their first-ever match at a FIFA Women’s World Cup, as Shelley Kerr’s team was edged out 2-1 by England at the Stade de Nice. Report from; https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scotland-edged-out-by-england-in-fifa-womens-world-cup-opener/?rid=13925 Claire Emslie’s goal with 11 minutes remaining had given Scotland supporters hope of at least a draw after the concession of two first-half goals, with Lee Alexander keeping Scotland in the match with a string of high-calibre saves. FIFA Women’s World Cup England 2-1…
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Steve Clarke suffered his first defeat as Scotland boss as Belgium preserved their 100% Euro 2020 qualification record with a perfunctory win. Report from; https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48507470 Romelu Lukaku scored either side of the break in Brussels and Kevin de Bruyne added a stoppage-time third to condemn the Scots to a second away defeat in four Euro 2020 qualifiers. A much-changed Scotland proved doughty opposition for the world’s best side, but find themselves fourth in Group I – three points adrift of Russia in the second automatic qualification place. Clarke’s side now…
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Oli Burke’s dramatic late goal ensured that Steve Clarke’s tenure as Scotland manager would get off to a winning start, overcoming a dogged Cyprus side to record a 2-1 victory at Hampden Park this evening. Saturday 8 June 2019 UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifier Scotland 2-1 Cyprus Saturday, 8 June 2019, kick-off 7.45pm Hampden Park Scorers: Robertson 61, Burke 88; Kousoulos 86 SFA REPORT: Andy Robertson had given the home side the lead in spectacular fashion just after the hour mark, as over 31,000 spectators saw their team claim a valuable…
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BBC REPORT: Ireland recovered from opening-day defeat by England to beat Scotland in a Six Nations thriller at Murrayfield. The Grand Slam champions were behind early on to a Greig Laidlaw penalty but tries from Conor Murray and Jacob Stockdale put the visitors ahead. Sam Johnson went over for the hosts to narrow the gap to two points at the break as the Scots piled on pressure. But Keith Earls scored after the hosts’ defence was exploited just short of the hour to inspire the Irish to victory. Gregor Townsend’s…
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BBC SPORT REPORT: Scot Laura Muir smashed Kirsty Wade’s 31-year-old British record to win the women’s indoor mile in Birmingham. The 25-year-old finished in four minutes 18.75 seconds, breaking Wade’s mark of 4:23.86. Muir told BBC Sport: “I knew I was in great shape. It was about winning the race, but also about running fast. “I’m so chuffed to get the record on home soil. I knew the split halfway and knew I was there and thereabouts. The crowd were fantastic.” Her time was the third fastest indoors in history,…
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