Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? The reality of Scotland's qualification mental gymnastics
Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.
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"Are we wanting Uzbekistan to beat DR Congo?"
— Steve Clarke , Athlete
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Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.
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