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Scotland Player Ratings vs Curacao: 8/10 Ex-Hearts 'Predator' Caps Off Memorable Week with Brace in World Cup Send-Off
Shankland scored two second-half goals as Scotland used the friendly to build momentum and test players before the World Cup.
- Scotland defeated Curaçao 4-1 at Hampden Park on Friday in their penultimate pre-World Cup friendly, securing a morale-boosting victory before departing for North America next month.
- Sheffield United attacker Tahith Chong gave the visitors an early lead after 17 minutes, but Curaçao's momentum stalled when Jurgen Locadia was sent off for a brutal elbow on Aaron Hickey.
- Newly signed Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland scored twice in the second half, firing the hosts in front on 59 minutes and doubling his tally five minutes later with clinical finishes.
- Rangers teenager Findlay Curtis made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring his first international goal before winning a late penalty that Ryan Christie converted to seal the victory.
- Scotland prepares for their Group C opener against Haiti in Boston on June 14, while 78-year-old manager Dick Advocaat leads Curaçao into their historic World Cup debut this summer.
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The Curaçao national team lost a friendly match against Scotland 4-1. In Glasgow, national coach Dick Advocaat's team initially put in an excellent performance. The Blue Wave played well-organized, conceded very little, and took the lead through Tahith Chong. However, a clumsy action by Jürgen Locadia spoiled everything.
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