Scotland lost their second friendly in a row, going down 1-0 to Ivory Coast national football team at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. Nicolas Pepe scored the only goal after Elye Wahi hit the post, giving the Ivorians a first-half advantage.
Despite a lively start and an improved second-half showing from Scotland national football team, including chances from George Hirst, they couldn’t find an equalizer. Key saves from goalkeeper Scott Bain and blocks from John Souttar prevented a bigger defeat, but head coach Steve Clarke now faces tough decisions before Scotland reunites in May ahead of the World Cup.
