Scotland defeats 10-man Curaçao with Shankland's two goals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Scotland secured a comeback victory against Curaçao, winning 2-1 in a friendly match. The game took place after Curaçao was reduced to 10 men in the first half, impacting their performance significantly. Lawrence Shankland scored both goals for Scotland, contributing to their successful turnaround after falling behind initially. Head coach Steve Clarke recently extended his contract, indicating stability as the team looks to continue improving in upcoming fixtures.
- •Scotland wins 2-1 against Curaçao in a friendly match
- •Lawrence Shankland scores both goals for Scotland
- •Curaçao plays most of the match with 10 players
- •Steve Clarke signs new contract to remain head coach
- •Match serves as preparation for Scotland's upcoming games
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Shankland bags a brace as Scotland hit back to beat 10-man Curacao
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland fight back to defeat 10-man Curaçao
"Lawrence Shankland staked his claim for a World Cup start with a brace in Scotland’s 4-1 friendly win against 10-man Curacao on Saturday. Steve Clarke utilised his squad as promised with several regulars rested but the visitors, managed by 78-year-old former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat, took the lead in the 17th minute through a fine Tahith Chong goal.
"Scotland came from one goal down to defeat Curaçao helped by a first-half sending off with Lawrence Shankland scoring a brace.Steve Clarke recently signed a new deal to keep him in charge of Scotland...
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 2:40 PMShankland bags a brace as Scotland hit back to beat 10-man Curacao
Lawrence Shankland staked his claim for a World Cup start with a brace in Scotland’s 4-1 friendly win against 10-man Curacao on Saturday. Steve Clarke utilised his squad as promised with several regulars rested but the visitors, managed by 78-year-old former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat, took the lead in the 17th minute through a fine Tahith Chong goal.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 2:25 PMScotland fight back to defeat 10-man Curaçao
Scotland came from one goal down to defeat Curaçao helped by a first-half sending off with Lawrence Shankland scoring a brace.Steve Clarke recently signed a new deal to keep him in charge of Scotland...
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