Scotland Hammer Czech Republic and are heading to Brazil
Today scotland confirmthere placein the group stage draw for the 2014 WC.The Scots went through in style after a 5-1 aggregate win of the central European side.
The teams were all square going into the second leg after a 1-1 draw in Glasgow. On the night scotland did not live up to expectations and scraped a draw with a late fletcher goal.
But tonight Scotland came all guns Blazing, Using a new tactic with the 442 formation.It was the first time Prolific goal scorers Jordan Rhodes and Steven Fletcher had partnered each other upfront, but it proved to be a match made in heaven, with Fletcher getting on the score sheet and rhodes setting two up and also claiming the Man of the match award.
This world cup will be Scotlands 9th appearance on the biggest stage of football, And many fans are already questioning the date for tickets so they can try and see their team in Brazil
After tonight's win Dalglish spoke to the media briefly:
How do you feel to be one of only a handful of Scottish managers to reach this stage?
"Im honoured, I could have never imagined when coming into this job that some 7/8 games later i we would be qualifying for the World cup."
You went through in style tonigh,what did you say to the players after the match?
"I told them to be proud of themselves and to enjoy the night because every one of them will have an eye on a place in my squad"
Talking about your squad, Although it is early days do you have any idea on who you will take to Brazil?
"Not at all! I have to wait and see how players perform over the course of the season, but the friendly against England may give a clearer indication on who will becoming to Brazil!"
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Post match analysis
Scotland Squad:
The new formation really made a difference and Mcgregor was dropped onto the bench due to poor form. Pic taken after match that is why their condition is poor.
Match events/Scorers:
Possibly a little lucky with the own goal but it still doesnt take away from the result im very pleased with the teams performance.
Match Statistics
Man of the match: Jordan Rhodes!
A very successful campaign, lets hope we can continue the form against England and then onto the World cup.