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Namibia: Japan strike late to win Scotland friendly – Sport

Namibia: Japan strike late to win Scotland friendly – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2026-03-28 20:45:32

Scotland’s first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito’s late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.

In a stark contrast to the jubilant scenes that accompanied a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark in November to secure the Tartan Army’s trip to North America, a subdued atmosphere contributed to a tame encounter.

Japan had left a number of their key men, including Ito, on the bench in preparation for Tuesday’s…

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