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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-06T21:02:18.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nScotland supporters were left dreaming of World Cup glory after Steve Clarke’s side produced an electric first-half display against Bolivia in their latest warm-up clash.\n\nThe Scots looked sharp, aggressive and full of confidence as they tore into the South Americans from the opening whistle, with fans on social media quickly getting carried away by the performance.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring after five minutes before ex-Manchester United star Scott McTominay doubled the lead nearly 20 minutes later.\n\nChe Adams netted a quickfire double himself to put Scotland 4-0 before half-time.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe energy inside the stadium was matched online, where fans flooded X with praise for Scotland’s fast start.\n\nOne supporter summed up the growing excitement by posting: “Give us the trophy now.”\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Thomas Tuchel shares 'concern' he has before England's World Cup warm-up\n  * Fifa cancel 'free' World Cup tickets days before tournament in latest scandal\n  * Anti-World Cup demonstrations hit host city days before tournament starts\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt was the sort of reaction that captured the mood among the Tartan Army as Scotland dominated large spells of the first half and looked far more threatening than their opponents.\n\nThe midfield controlled the tempo brilliantly, snapping into tackles and transitioning quickly whenever Bolivia lost possession. Scotland’s attacking players also caused constant problems, with their movement and direct running stretching the Bolivian defence repeatedly.\n\nFans were particularly impressed with the intensity shown by Clarke’s side, especially given concerns over form and consistency in recent months. After a difficult run of results leading into the international break, this was exactly the kind of response supporters had hoped for.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSocial media quickly filled with optimistic predictions, with some fans joking that Scotland were now “winning the World Cup” after such an impressive opening 45 minutes.\n\nAnother supporter wrote that it was “the best Scotland have looked in ages”, while others praised the confidence and composure on the ball.\n\nOf course, Clarke and his coaching staff will be careful not to get too carried away with a strong first-half showing in a friendly fixture. Bolivia offered limited resistance at times and sterner tests undoubtedly lie ahead.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nNevertheless, there were plenty of encouraging signs for Scotland supporters to cling to. The team appeared organised, aggressive and, most importantly, capable of creating chances consistently.\n\nFor a nation desperate to make an impact on the world stage, the performance offered a glimpse of what this Scotland side might be capable of when everything clicks into place.\n\nWhether the calls to “give us the trophy now” prove wildly premature remains to be seen, but there is no doubt Scotland’s first-half display succeeded in reigniting belief among the Tartan Army.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Scotland fans say 'give us World Cup trophy now' after pulsating first half vs Bolivia"
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