Scotland fans have started to leave the United States as their chances of qualification for the round of 32 continue to slim.
The Tartan Army have been a talking point of this World Cup for their incredible support, seeing them take over Boston and receive a great reception.
While their journey at the World Cup is not theoretically over, Scotland’s fans have begun heading home.
Michael Tate, who is originally from Aberdeen but has lived in Los Angeles for the last decade, said he has enjoyed his stay in Miami and noted that the number of Scots in the area had shrunk in the days that followed the match.
He said: “It’s been fantastic. The whole atmosphere, the friendliness, the people have been welcoming.
“It’s brilliant, as far as I’m concerned.
“It’s a largely Brazilian community here, and I’m not seeing as many Scots now. They’ll all have their flights booked over the next day or so.”
On Scottish chances of qualifying, he commented: “There’s a tiny wee chance that we’ll qualify, I think.”
Scotland fans have started to leave the United States
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Clark Thomson from Dundee said he and his friends were planning on heading back to Boston, but with the chances of qualifying narrowing, they have given up on the idea.
He said: “Well, there’s still a few Scottish people around Miami, but I think most had had their flights already booked and everything.
“We were hoping to go back up to Boston, but that’s not going to happen now.
“I think it’s a 100 per cent chance we won’t qualify now.
The Tartan Army’s defeat to Brazil virtually put the nail in the coffin of Scotland’s World Cup
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“There are a few Tartan Army followers going back to Boston. They loved the city so much that they’re going back for a few days before heading home.”
Paul Douglas from Inverness said: “We’re leaving today. We’re heading to Washington, then flying home on Monday.
“While there is still a chance we’ll qualify, I don’t think we’ll do it now.”
Scotland boss Steve Clarke admitted he thinks his side is “going home” after this loss to Brazil.
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He said: “You give a team like Brazil the chances that we gave them in the game, you expect to get punished. And that’s what happened. I think we’re probably going home.
“We know they’re deadly in the attacking third of the pitch, and we gave them for sure the first two goals, probably the third goal as well.
“So we gave them the goals, but on the counter of that, they also missed a few chances, and Angus [Gunn] had to make a few good saves.
“We created one or two chances, but nothing really clean.”
Scotland only managed to score one goal in the group stages, coming in their opening game against Haiti through John McGinn.
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