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Che Adams Steals the Show Against Liechtenstein
Scrap the idea of a run-of-the-mill international friendly—Scotland’s 4-0 domination of Liechtenstein was all about Che Adams. This wasn’t just another win; it was a moment to remember for the Torino striker, who finally landed his first ever hat-trick for Scotland. Fans have waited six years to see Adams bag three in a game—the last time he did it, the venue was Birmingham and the year was 2019. Against Liechtenstein, he was simply unplayable.
The tone was set almost instantly. Just four minutes in, Scotland looked hungry. Liechtenstein cleared a corner, but it looped back in thanks to Andy Robertson’s sharp delivery. Adams didn’t blink, rising above the defense and nodding it home. For manager Steve Clarke, that was the second-fastest goal he’s witnessed in his current stint. But Adams, brimming with confidence, was far from done.
Not even ten minutes into the action, Liechtenstein’s keeper Benjamin Buchel fumbled the ball under light pressure. Adams was alert, pounced, and slotted the ball with the calm you'd expect from a seasoned pro. Two up, and the writing was already on the wall for Liechtenstein.
George Hirst and Scotland’s Attacking Depth
While Che Adams hogged the headlines, George Hirst’s name deserves a special mention. Early in the second half, Adams got above his marker and flicked a clever header. Hirst reacted fast and finished for his first ever international goal with a smile that said it all. It wasn’t just a chance taken, but a sign that Scotland are finally nurturing fresh options up top who deliver when given their shot.
As the minutes drew on, there was little Liechtenstein could do to stem the Scottish tide. Tommy Conway, coming off the bench, made sure he played a part as well. In added time, he whipped in a teasing cross, and who else but Adams was there to complete his hat-trick with another bullet header. That’s four goal involvements in one game—something a Scotland player hasn’t done since Steven Fletcher’s standout display a decade ago against Gibraltar.
Manager Steve Clarke couldn’t hide his satisfaction. He singled out Adams after the match, giving full credit to the striker’s work ethic and nose for goal. With World Cup qualifiers kicking off against Denmark in September and crucial matches lined up versus Belarus and Greece, this performance comes at just the right time to lift Scottish spirits.
The thumping win doesn’t just flatter the scoreline; it fuels real optimism. Suddenly, Scotland look like a squad building confidence and firing up their forward line just as the big games are set to roll in. If Adams keeps this up, there’ll be few defenses sleeping easy before a meeting with Clarke’s side.
