News in English:
Iceland Stuns Scotland in Friendly Match Held in Glasgow
Glasgow, June 6, 2025 – In a friendly match held at Hampden Park, Iceland secured a victory over Scotland, with the score reflecting the effectiveness of their offensive play. Despite Scotland dominating possession with 57% compared to Iceland’s 43%, the visiting team capitalized on their opportunities.
The match began with an early substitution for Scotland. Iceland took the lead in the 8th minute thanks to a goal by A. Gudjohnsen, assisted by S. T. Thordarson. Scotland responded in the 25th minute with a goal by J. Souttar, assisted by M. Johnston, leveling the score. However, just before halftime, an own goal by L. Ferguson restored Iceland’s lead.
In the second half, Iceland extended their lead in the 52nd minute with a goal by V. Palsson, assisted by A. Gudmundsson. Despite Scotland’s attempts to come back, the Icelandic team remained solid in defense. The match saw several yellow cards issued, one for J. McGinn and another for L. Miller for Scotland, and one for J. D. Thorsteinsson for Iceland.
Regarding statistics, Scotland took 15 shots, of which 5 were on target and 4 off target, while Iceland only had 5 shots, with 3 directed at the goal and one off target. Scotland also earned more corners, with 6 compared to Iceland’s single corner. Swedish referee Granit Maqedonci officiated the match, which saw a higher number of fouls committed by Iceland, with a total of 12 compared to Scotland’s 11.
Substitutions scotland: at minute 7 C. Slicker came in and A. Gunn went out., at minute 68 C. Adams came in and G. Hirst went out., at minute 68 L. Miller came in and K. Tierney went out., at minute 68 S. McKenna came in and G. Hanley went out., at minute 80 N. Patterson came in and M. Johnston went out., at minute 80 T. Conway came in and S. McTominay went out.
Substitutions iceland: at minute 46 D. L. Gretarsson came in and H. Magnusson went out., at minute 60 D. Thorhallsson came in and V. Palsson went out., at minute 72 W. T. Willumsson came in and J. D. Thorsteinsson went out., at minute 72 A. Traustason came in and I. Johannesson went out., at minute 72 M. Anderson came in and S. T. Thordarson went out., at minute 77 A. Gunnarsson came in and S. I. Ingason went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Scotland
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Iceland
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