Frustration vs Potential: Can Scotland Step Up Against Brazil?
6/22/202637 min
Kenny Macintyre is joined by Andy Halliday and Scott Allan to ask the big questions after Scotland’s narrow defeat to Morocco. What really went wrong in that performance, and were the tactics too passive?
Is Steve Clarke getting enough out of a talented squad, or is there more to come? How should Scotland approach the Brazil game – and what changes are needed to stay in the tournament?
And with knockout hopes still alive, can Scotland find a way through when it matters most?
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First 90 secondsKenny Macintyre· Host0:00
It was a classic piece of Scottish heartache against Morocco. We will analyze what worked and what didn't. But fear not, we've only got Brazil up next. [upbeat music] Hello, I'm Kenny McIntyre, and this is the Scottish Football Podcast. All the news, views, and analysis you need on Monday the 22nd of June. Scotland were so close but fell to a narrow defeat against Morocco.
Scott Allan· Guest0:32
Goal had been beaten, the offside trap, and it's an effort, a goal, and it's lashed in. And the goal is going to stand according to the assistant referee. It's Saibari once again from a tight angle.
Kenny Macintyre· Host0:43
We'll analyze what went right and what went wrong. Next up, we'll get the five-time World Cup winners.
Speaker 30:50
Had they started hot and won the first two games, then maybe they'd ease u- ease off against Scotland. Unfortunately, that is not the case. They're still looking to find a blend and s- so they will be looking to be on the upward curve.
Kenny Macintyre· Host1:02
A point should be enough for Scotland. A narrow defeat may also suffice. What does Steve Clarke have to do to get us through to the knockout stage for the very first time?
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:13
These are the type of games that you want to be involved in. There's a lot on the line, and we've worked extremely hard to be in this position that we're currently in, so we're, we're desperate to, to do well in that game and make it a, a memorable night.
Speaker 31:25
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Kenny Macintyre· Host1:28
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