International Friendly: Scotland 0-1 Cote d'Ivoire. Scotland's preparations for upcoming competitions suffered a setback as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Cote d'Ivoire in a friendly match at Hampden Park. The decisive moment came in the 67th minute when a swift Ivorian counter-attack culminated in a clinical finish, handing the visitors a valuable victory on the road. The match saw Scotland create several promising openings in the first half, with their midfield controlling possession, but a lack of cutting edge in the final third proved costly. Cote d'Ivoire grew into the game, showcasing their physicality and pace, and their winner was a classic sucker-punch against the run of play. The result will give Cote d'Ivoire manager Emerse Faé plenty of positives as his team displayed resilience and efficiency, while Scotland boss Steve Clarke will be left to rue missed opportunities and a lapse in concentration defensively. The match served as a useful exercise for both sides, with Cote d'Ivoire's ability to grind out a result away from home being the key takeaway from a tight contest.