Bale Suffers Knock, Early Exit Against Scotland
Gareth Bale was taken off early after an apparent injury to his ankle flared up during Wales' World Cup Qualifying tie with Scotland.
Gareth Bale was taken off early after an apparent injury to his ankle flared up during Wales' World Cup Qualifying tie with Scotland.
Wales travel to Scotland on Friday, with both teams hoping to make progress towards Brazil 2014. SB Nation looks back at five classic encounters between two of the oldest international teams around.
After just three wins from twelve competitive fixtures, fans will hope that Levein's departure will allows a more successful or at least a more enjoyable Scotland to emerge.
Belgium prevailed in a 2-0 victory over a poor Scotland in which they could and should have scored more.
Scotland face a difficult task in keeping their very faint qualification hopes alive when they travel to Belgium on Tuesday night.
Progenitor of the 4-6-0, Scotland manager Craig Levein’s negative approach to football is a matter of record. After Saturday’s draw with Serbia, Scotland’s World Cup campaign needs him to step things up.
Carlos Bocanegra will start for the United States on Tuesday.
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| Steven Naismith | Midfielder |