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Scotland squad arrive in Netherlands hours ahead of kick-off due to plane issue

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Scotland have arrived in the Netherlands just hours ahead of kick-off in their final Women's Nations League Group A match following a technical issue with their plane.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 02: Head coach Melissa Andreatta (L) during a Scotland Women's National Team training session at the Oriam, on June 02, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) © SNS

Scotland have arrived in the Netherlands just hours ahead of kick-off in their final Women's Nations League Group A match following a technical issue with their plane.

Melissa Andreatta's squad were due to travel from Edinburgh to Eindhoven on Monday, however, their charter plane was grounded following problems experienced on an earlier flight.

In a statement, the Scottish FA said "the charter company were unable to secure a replacement aircraft in time to take off last night".

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 02: A general view during a Scotland Women's National Team training session at the Oriam, on June 02, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Image: Scotland Women take on the Netherlands at the Koning Willem II Stadion on Tuesday

The squad remained in Scotland for an extra night and departed on Tuesday morning, hours ahead of their final match in the group.

The SFA added that they were "extremely disappointed by events" and acknowledged "the impact it will have on match preparations", however, they insist "the safety of all passengers is paramount".

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 30: Scotland's Amy Rodgers (R) in action during a UEFA Women's Nations League A Group 1 match between Scotland and Austria at Hampden Park, on May 30, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Image: Scotland lost to Austria meaning relegation from Group A was confirmed

Scotland were relegated from their Nations League Group A1 after Friday's defeat to Austria in what was Andreatta's first match in charge.

They are bottom of the table with five straight defeats, while Tuesday's opponents, the Netherlands, are second - having won three of their five matches.

Scottish FA statement in full

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 02: Head coach Melissa Andreatta during a Scotland Women's National Team training session at the Oriam, on June 02, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Image: Scotland boss Melissa Andreatta and her squad have less time to prepare for their match against Austria

"We can confirm the Scotland Women's National Team experienced an unforeseen delay in travelling to Eindhoven ahead of today's UEFA Nations League Group A match against Netherlands.

"The charter flight due to fly Melissa Andreatta and her squad from Edinburgh yesterday afternoon experienced a technical issue on an earlier flight and was subsequently grounded by the carrier. The charter company were unable to secure a replacement aircraft in time to take off last night.

"The squad flew out this morning for the game despite all efforts to find a replacement aircraft at short notice.

Scotland women vs Austria
Image: The fixture in the Netherlands will be captain Rachel Corsie's last match before retiring from football

"Whilst the Scottish FA is extremely disappointed by events, and acknowledges the impact it will have on match preparations, the safety of all passengers is paramount.

"UEFA and the KNVB were informed of the situation."

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