The head of Scotland's Football Association apologized Wednesday after fans jeered the pre-match playing of Liechtenstein's national anthem - because it has the same tune as that of fierce rival England's.
Acting SFA chief executive George Peat said that the fans' behavior ahead of Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Liechtenstein in a European Championship qualifier had tarnished the country's reputation.
''I was embarrassed and extremely disappointed by the disgraceful behavior of some of our supporters,'' Peat said. ''The Scotland fans have worked hard to earn their reputation throughout the world as fun-loving and respectful followers of football.
''I apologize unreservedly to our visitors for the crass reaction to their anthem, just as I did in private last night to the Liechtenstein delegation.''
Mario Frick gave Liechtenstein a shock lead at the start of the second half, but Kenny Miller equalized in the 63rd minute and Stephen McManus headed in the winning goal in the seventh minute of injury time.
