Scotland 94 - 112 Pakistan
The starting game was expected to be difficult, although we seemed to have a slightly stronger lineup, but we were playing away, and I chose the wrong tactics.
Belcher and MacKissock, although they are our strongest players in the 8th form, failed to perform well in the attack.
MacCosram in form 6, was not ready to play in the start, we missed him very much, as well as Menzies, who was in form 9 all last season.
The first three quarters imposed a fight, but in the fourth, they were not able to make a breakthrough in the score. In the end, it was a pity, we continued our losing streak in official tournaments.
Luxembourg 94 - 109 Scotland
The next match is no less difficult, but now it's at home.
The problems with the squad have not disappeared, on the contrary, we only had three players who could get a 9 form, and Luxembourg had seven.
At the same time, there is no way to lose, there are two matches with favorites ahead, we could go 0-4 after four rounds.
MacCosram fell in form even more and fell out of the squad.
I had to play with an increased mood and hope that Luxembourg would not do it in a mirror way.
In the end, the match went well, with the internal tactics, the attack played more successfully.
It's a relief, and the chances of reaching the playoffs are still there.
We have two very difficult matches ahead, with Bosnia visiting and England playing at home.
I would like to put up a fight in these matches, but it's challenging.
Last edited by TRUF at 11/6/2025 1:41:20 PM