Che Adams Hat-Trick Sparks Scotland's Response Against Liechtenstein
So, let’s talk about that game—Liechtenstein vs Scotland. A night in Vaduz that gave the Tartan Army something to smile about, even if the summer break couldn’t come soon enough. Scotland walked away with a convincing 4-0 win, and while the scoreline was emphatic, there was a deeper story behind it all. The real headline? Che Adams. A hat-trick hero. Finally.
The match kicked off with a bang. Just four minutes in, Che Adams pounced and slammed home his first of the night. That quick start was exactly what Scotland needed, especially coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to Iceland at Hampden just days earlier. It wasn’t just about getting goals—it was about rebuilding a bit of pride before the squad headed off for some much-needed rest.
By the 25th minute, Adams had doubled his tally. This one was a calm, low finish—clinical stuff—and credit to young Lennon Miller who helped force the error in midfield. It was the 18-year-old’s first international start, and he definitely made an impression with his work rate and sharp passing. A proud night for him, no doubt.
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Early in the second half, it was George Hirst’s turn. He got his first Scotland goal after Adams turned provider. Hirst read the flick perfectly and tapped it in. You could tell how much that meant to him—pure relief and joy. It was professional, composed football all around.
And just when it looked like the night would end quietly, Adams came through once more, nodding in Tommy Conway’s cross deep into stoppage time. Hat-trick secured. A huge moment for the Torino striker, who becomes the first Scot since John McGinn in 2019 to hit a treble for the national team.
But let’s not pretend it was all sunshine. Manager Steve Clarke called the camp "still disappointing"—and he’s not wrong. The Iceland result stung, and that frustration is still hanging in the air. Clarke talked about hurt and anger in the dressing room, and how that needs to fuel Scotland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, which kicks off in September against Denmark.
What stood out most, though, was the resilience. Clarke’s players bounced back when they had to. They handled a tricky, dry pitch, ignored the excuses, and stayed sharp. Debuts were handed out to a few young talents, the clean sheet was intact, and Adams rediscovered his scoring touch. A feel-good win? Not quite. But a necessary one? Absolutely.
Scotland now regroups and resets. The pressure will be back on in the autumn, but at least they ended this stretch on a high.
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