Scotland qualifier goes ahead

Scotland qualifier goes ahead

Published Mar. 27, 2013 7:15 a.m. ET

Scotland's World Cup qualifier in Serbia goes ahead this evening after the pitch in Novi Sad passed a late inspection.

Heavy snowfall left the surface at the Karadjordje Stadium blanketed, but a clearing-up operation was organised after meetings between representatives of the opponents' Football Associations.

The pitch was cleared with the help of some travelling supporters, but with the weather remaining unpredictable a final inspection was called for 6pm (GMT) - 90 minutes before the scheduled kick-off.

Match officials quickly gave the go-ahead, and Scotland will take to the field looking for their first win under Gordon Strachan.

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Strachan's side go into the game bottom of Group A, two points behind their hosts, following Friday's defeat to Wales.

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