Scotland's recent struggles on the international stage continued as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in a tightly contested friendly.
The match, held at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, saw Steve Clarke's men unable to reverse their recent downturn in form. The decisive blow came courtesy of Nicolas Pepe. The former Arsenal winger delivered the winning strike, breaking the deadlock and securing the victory for the visitors.
Despite a spirited effort to equalize, the Scottish attack was ultimately thwarted by a disciplined Ivorian defense. The result leaves manager Steve Clarke searching for answers and a much-needed morale boost as his squad regroups following yet another frustrating loss.