Scotland faced Iceland in a friendly match, looking for a much-needed boost of confidence but ended up losing 3-1 at Hampden Park. Lewis Ferguson acknowledged the team's fatigue due to long seasons but insisted they should not make excuses for their performance. Scotland managed to equalize once but conceded two more goals, resulting in a disappointing defeat and facing boos from the home crowd. Coach Steve Clarke admitted that debutant goalkeeper Cieran Slicker's introduction under such circumstances was regrettable, reflecting on the squad's unmet standards amid a concerning record of losses in recent matches.
Lewis Ferguson acknowledged that although many players had long seasons, it wasn't an excuse for the team's performance after their 3-1 defeat against Iceland.
Scotland aimed for a confidence-boosting win ahead of their next friendly but faced disappointment as fans booed them off after a lackluster performance.
Ferguson emphasized the team's high standards, admitting they were far from meeting expectations and conceded critical, sloppy goals that made their task difficult.
Scotland's coach, Steve Clarke, expressed regret over Slicker's early debut, indicating that it was an unfortunate situation leading to the team's disappointing start.
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