Miami Meltdown or Miracle? Scotland face Brazil showdown
6/24/202633 min
As Scotland face Brazil in the Miami heat, Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Tony Docherty and Scott Allan to ask the big questions ahead of what could be a defining World Cup night.
How do Scotland avoid a repeat of the Hungary game at the Euros and instead seize a historic opportunity? Can Steve Clarke’s side cope with extreme conditions and keep their composure against Brazil’s attacking power?
What is the right tactical setup - and who should start in midfield to give Scotland control?
Plus can anyone stop Lionel Messi and who will win the Golden Boot? All the key questions ahead of a crucial clash.
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First 90 secondsJonathan Sutherland· Host0:00
How do Scotland avoid going out with a whimper against Brazil? With thunderstorms predicted, will all the drama be on the pitch in Miami? And who will claim the World Cup's golden boot? [upbeat music] Hello, I'm Jonathan Sutherland, and this is the Scottish Football Podcast. For the news, views, and analysis on Wednesday the 24th of June, it is game day. Scotland face Brazil in the heat of Miami.
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:33
There will be no halftime analysis from inside the stadium because we've been issued with a weather update that we have got to clear the stadium bowl due to lightning threats.
Jonathan Sutherland· Host0:44
Will the conditions make it a different ball game to Boston? And after two tepid Scotland performances, are we on the brink of a worrying case of deja vu?
Speaker 3· Soundbite0:54
Looks up. Can he pick out a teammate? He can. It's Szoboszlai scores. Hungary have won it. Hungary have broken Scottish hearts.
Jonathan Sutherland· Host1:04
How does Steve Clarke's side avoid the damp squib of the Euros two years ago? And Lionel Messi turns 39 today. Will he be unwrapping the World Cup golden boot come the end of the tournament?
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:17
Messi gets the World Cup record. Another accolade for the little maestro. No man in the history of the World Cup has scored more goals than that man.
Jonathan Sutherland· Host1:28
So, the