Scotland prepared for possible weather delay during crucial World Cup match against Brazil
Before the decisive group match with Brazil at the World Cup in Miami, Scotland under the leadership of Steve Clarke has taken measures against possible weather delays. A draw would almost certainly take the Scots to the knockout stages. Thunder is in the air, but Clarke and his staff are prepared for all kinds of scenarios. Left back Aaron Hickey is missing due to injury.
Scotland is eagerly awaiting the final group match of the World Cup against Brazil in Miami. Steve Clarke's side need a draw to almost certainly qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament - a milestone in Scottish football history.
The weather forecast calls for thunderstorms over Miami, potentially causing service disruptions. Clarke recognized this risk and indicated that his selection is prepared for this: "We have drawn up a clear plan in case the weather throws a spanner in the works. You can never predict exactly how long a delay will last. We always have to wait thirty minutes after the last lightning strike before the match can be resumed. That can be quite long, so we are prepared for that. We obviously hope that any interruption will remain short."
The situation is not a unique challenge, as earlier this week the match between France and Iraq was halted for two hours by thunder in Philadelphia. Clarke points to that experience as an example that weather influences can be significant during this tournament.
In addition to the weather problems, Clarke also had a personnel setback: full-back Aaron Hickey is not fit and will miss the match against Brazil. The Scottish national coach also said that it is a special moment to compete against a superpower like Brazil at a World Cup. "I have been impressed by Brazilian football from an early age and for me the 1970 team symbolizes the beauty of the game. But tomorrow everything will be about Scotland."
Scotland is on the verge of taking a historic step, provided the team can hold its own in all possible conditions: from world-class opposition to the vagaries of the weather.
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