Scotland secures 4-0 friendly victory over Bolivia ahead of World Cup

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Scotland secures 4-0 friendly victory over Bolivia ahead of World Cup
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Scotland concluded its World Cup preparations with a decisive 4-0 win against Bolivia on June 6 in New Jersey. Lawrence Shankland scored the opener in the fifth minute, followed by Scott McTominay and two goals from Che Adams before halftime. Scotland, returning to the World Cup after 28 years, showcased strong offensive play, generating confidence ahead of their opener against Haiti next week. Bolivia, ranked lower than Scotland, struggled to pose a threat throughout the match.

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  • Scotland defeated Bolivia 4-0 in a friendly match.
  • Shankland opened the scoring at 5 minutes.
  • McTominay scored the second goal in the 20th minute.
  • Che Adams added two goals before halftime.
  • Scotland prepares to face Haiti in the World Cup opener next week.
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  • 8:57 AMYahoo SportsScotland conclude World Cup preparations with dominant win over Bolivia
  • 10:58 PMBBC SportScotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia
  • 10:24 PMYahoo SportsRampant Scotland hit Bolivia for four in pre-World Cup romp
  • 10:20 PMYahoo SportsScotland hit four past Bolivia ahead of World Cup opener
  • 10:10 PMYahoo SportsScotland conclude World Cup preparations with big win over Bolivia
  • 10:05 PMYahoo SportsBolivia 0-4 Scotland: Scots fire four past Bolivia in final match before World Cup return
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Scotland will make their long-awaited return to the World Cup in confident mood following a convincing 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia in New Jersey on Saturday. In a far from packed Sports Illustrated stadium in hot and humid conditions, Lawrence Shankland struck with a fine header in the fifth minute, then set up midfielder Scott McTominay for a well-worked second in the 20th minute before Che Adams added two more before the break.

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Scotland warmed up for their return to the World Cup in style with four first-half goals to thrash Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey on Saturday.Scotland are a week away from their first appearance at a World Cup in 28 years against Haiti.

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Scotland smashed Bolivia in New Jersey, delivering a statement performance ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring early on before Scott McTominay a...

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