Scotland national under-19 football team
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The Scotland national under-19 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association
, is Scotland
's national football team
for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign.
came in 1982, when they won the tournament (although it was the under-18 tournament until 2002). Beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final, the team was managed by Andy Roxburgh
and Walter Smith
, who would both go on to manage the senior side
. Scotland defeated rivals England in the qualifying round and finished top of Group 4, which also included the Netherlands. In the semi-finals, Scotland beat Poland 2–0.
Scotland reached the semi-finals of the 1978 tournament, where they lost on penalties to Yugoslavia. Scotland topped Group two - which included Germany and Italy - to qualify for the semi-final, having beaten Denmark in the qualifying round.
Scotland were also runners-up in 2006 when, under the guidance of manager Archie Gemmill
and coach Tommy Wilson, they lost to Spain
in the final. This performance guaranteed Scotland's participation at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
(formerly the World Youth Championships), which was their first appearance for 20 years.
For the 2007 tournament, Scotland qualifyed top of a group including Bosnia-Herzegovina
, Estonia and Germany. The matches were played in early-October
. Scotland won all three games which ensured qualification to the elite round of qualification along with Germany, which is the second (and final) qualifying round.
For the elite round of the 2009 tournament Scotland played Slovakia
, Bosnia and England
. Under the guidance of Billy Stark, the young Scots earned 2-1 and 3-0 vicotries against Slovakia and Bosnia respectively. However, they lost out to hosts, England, in the last game by 2-1.
For the elite round of the 2010 tournament Scotland had a disappointing campaign. They got off to a bright start, beating Montenegro
(4-0), however defeats to Belgium
(1-2) and hosts Croatia
(0-1) followed, and Scotland were eliminated.
Notes
, Belgium
and Wales
in September 2011.
Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association is the governing body of football in Scotland and has the ultimate responsibility for the control and development of football in Scotland. Members of the SFA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national associations as well as local associations...
, is Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
's national football team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign.
European Championships
Scotland's best performance at a European Championship FinalsUEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
came in 1982, when they won the tournament (although it was the under-18 tournament until 2002). Beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final, the team was managed by Andy Roxburgh
Andy Roxburgh
Andy Roxburgh is a former Scottish football player and coach. He has been UEFA Technical Director since 1994.- Playing career :...
and Walter Smith
Walter Smith
Walter Smith, OBE is a Scottish football manager. His most recent job was at Scottish Premier League club Rangers.Smith had a relatively modest playing career, consisting of two spells with Dundee United which was split by a short time at Dumbarton.A pelvic injury meant he moved in to coaching at...
, who would both go on to manage the senior side
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
. Scotland defeated rivals England in the qualifying round and finished top of Group 4, which also included the Netherlands. In the semi-finals, Scotland beat Poland 2–0.
Scotland reached the semi-finals of the 1978 tournament, where they lost on penalties to Yugoslavia. Scotland topped Group two - which included Germany and Italy - to qualify for the semi-final, having beaten Denmark in the qualifying round.
Scotland were also runners-up in 2006 when, under the guidance of manager Archie Gemmill
Archie Gemmill
Archibald "Archie" Gemmill is a Scottish former footballer, most famous for a goal he scored against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup...
and coach Tommy Wilson, they lost to Spain
Spain national under-19 football team
The Spain national under-19 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.-UEFA European Under-19 Championship Record:...
in the final. This performance guaranteed Scotland's participation at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup , hosted by Canada from June 30 to July 22, 2007. Argentina defeated Czech Republic in the title game by the score of 2–1, thus managing a back-to-back world title, its fifth in the past seven editions, and sixth...
(formerly the World Youth Championships), which was their first appearance for 20 years.
For the 2007 tournament, Scotland qualifyed top of a group including Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team is made up by players who are 19 years old or younger and represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international football matches at this age level.- UEFA U19 Championship Record :...
, Estonia and Germany. The matches were played in early-October
October 2006
October 2006 was a month that began on a Sunday.The month was marked by a nuclear test by North Korea that prompted that passing of Resolution 1718 by the United Nations Security Council....
. Scotland won all three games which ensured qualification to the elite round of qualification along with Germany, which is the second (and final) qualifying round.
For the elite round of the 2009 tournament Scotland played Slovakia
Slovakia national under-19 football team
The Slovakia national under-19 football team, controlled by the Slovak Football Association, is Slovakia's national under 19 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Slovakia U21 team.-Group 9:- Current squad :...
, Bosnia and England
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
. Under the guidance of Billy Stark, the young Scots earned 2-1 and 3-0 vicotries against Slovakia and Bosnia respectively. However, they lost out to hosts, England, in the last game by 2-1.
For the elite round of the 2010 tournament Scotland had a disappointing campaign. They got off to a bright start, beating Montenegro
Montenegro national under-19 football team
The Montenegro national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Montenegro and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year....
(4-0), however defeats to Belgium
Belgium national under-19 football team
The Belgium national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year...
(1-2) and hosts Croatia
Croatia national under-19 football team
-2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship :-2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship :-Latest squad:...
(0-1) followed, and Scotland were eliminated.
History
| Year | Position | Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Qualifying round | |1994 | Preliminary round |
| 1976 | |||
| |1995 | Preliminary round | ||
| 1977 | Withdrew from qualifying | 1996 | Intermediary round |
| 1978 | Semi-finals | 1997 | Preliminary round |
| 1979 | Second round | 1998 | Preliminary round |
| 1980 | Qualifying round | 1999 | Intermediary round |
| 1981 | Second round | 2000 | Preliminary round |
| 1982 | Winners | 2001 | Preliminary round |
| 1983 | Second round | 2002 | Preliminary round |
| 1984 | Second round | 2003 | First qualifying round |
| 1986 | Semi-finals | 2004 | Second qualifying round |
| 1988 | Qualifying round | 2005 | Elite round |
| 1989 | Qualifying round | 2006 | Runners-up |
| 1992 | Qualifying round | 2007 | Elite round |
| 1993 | Preliminary round | 2009 | Elite round |
| |2010 | Elite round |
Notes
- First qualifying round and Preliminary round are the same stage
- Elite round, Intermediary round and Second qualifying round are the same stage
Current squad
This is the squad that was selected for the games against SloveniaSlovenia national under-19 football team
The Slovenia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia.-Current squad:...
, Belgium
Belgium national under-19 football team
The Belgium national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year...
and Wales
Wales national under-19 football team
The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship held every year.-Recent history:...
in September 2011.
External links
- Uefa Under-19 website Contains full results archive