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Scotland's qualification hopes left up in the air after 3-0 Brazil defeat

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Scotland left waiting as Brazil blow dents World Cup hopes

Scotland’s World Cup dream is hanging by a thread after defeat to Brazil, while South Africa march on and the USA continue to build momentum at home.

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