Four First Half Goals Help Scotland Dispatch Bolivia in Pre-World Cup Friendly

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Four First Half Goals Help Scotland Dispatch Bolivia in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Scotland followed last week's 4-1 win over Curacao with a 4-0 drubbing of Bolivia. Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay added a goal each to Che Adams' double in the first half as Scotland enter their first World Cup since 1998 on a high. Manager Steve Clarke made 10 substitutions, giving players minutes before the opener against Haiti.

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