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Scotland beat 10-man Curaçao but injury puts Billy Gilmour out of World Cup
In the early stages, Scotland looked to be opting for something different. That is, heading to a major tournament while completely unburdened by expectation. Little Curaçao were embarrassing Steve Clarke and his team. Scottish Football Association big wigs, who handed Clarke a four-year deal in recent days, were shuffling uncomfortably in the plush seats. Excitement was surely raising in Haiti, Scotland’s first World Cup opponents.
TL;DR
- Scotland overcame an early setback to defeat 10-man Curaçao.
- Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup finals due to a knee injury.
- Lawrence Shankland scored twice for Scotland, with Ryan Christie adding a penalty.
- Curaçao's Jürgen Locadia received a red card for an elbow on Aaron Hickey.
- Notable absentees for Scotland included Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Kieran Tierney, Lewis Ferguson, and Ché Adams.
- Craig Gordon started in goal ahead of Angus Gunn.