World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Slovenia and Scotland both exit FIFA World Cup
LJUBLJANA, Oct. 8, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Slovenia tied 2-2 with Scotland (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday night at the Stozice Stadium in Ljubljana.
The Scots started off well by taking the lead thanks to Griffiths in the 32nd minute. However, even though they were leading 1-0 at half time, and despite Snodgrass goal ('88) in the second period, they could not prevent a comeback by Slovenia with dual goals from Bezjak ('52 and '72.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Slovenia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 2002)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Scotland at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1954)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Slovenia
2:2
Scotland
2:2 (0:1)
- 8 October 2017
- 18:00
- Ljubljana
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 26 |
 Slovakia | 18 |
| Scotland | 18 |
| Slovenia | 15 |
 Lithuania | 6 |
 Malta | 1 |
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