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Boro Striker Tommy Conway Reflects on Scotland Debut After Japan Defeat
Japan dominated possession with 55% and created nine shots, securing a win through Junya Ito’s late goal at Hampden Park against Scotland.
- Substitute Junya Ito scored an 84th-minute winner, giving Japan a 1-0 victory over Scotland at Barclays Hampden in Scotland manager Steve Clarke's side's first 2026 World Cup warm-up.
- Returning to Hampden for the first time in 130 days, Scotland faced a Japanese side ranked 19th in the FIFA World Rankings, providing a vital test before the World Cup tournament.
- Japan controlled 55 per cent of possession while Scotland's Scott McTominay nearly scored early when his strike hit the post; skipper Andy Robertson earned his 91st cap, equaling Jim Leighton's record.
- Boos greeted the final whistle as Scotland remained winless in four meetings against Japan; the match "did little to excite the Tartan Army", leaving Clarke searching for improvements before the USA tournament.
- Scotland must now prepare for upcoming fixtures against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in the World Cup group stages, as Clarke emphasized that players must improve their form in the coming months to secure squad spots.
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Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden
Junya Ito shot past keeper Angus Gunn in the 84th minute to break the deadlock.
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