Hampden Park
Japan beats Scotland 1-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly
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Junya Ito scored a late winner as Japan defeated Scotland 1-0 in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. The visitors dominated possession and extended their strong form, while Scotland showed promise but fell short. The match served as preparation for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast at Hampden Park, marking their second straight defeat in World Cup preparations. Nicolas Pepe scored the only goal in the 12th minute by reacting quickest to a rebound off the post. The hosts struggled to create clear chances despite some improvement after halftime.
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Scotland plays host to Japan in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday at 5pm. Manager Steve Clarke expects changes to the lineup due to injuries and aims to test squad depth ahead of the summer tournament. Japan, the first team to qualify for the World Cup, brings a strong record against European sides.