Scotland U-20s beat Czech Republic to seal third-place finish

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Dundee striker Craig WightonImage source, SNS
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Dundee striker Craig Wighton scored Scotland's second against the Czechs

Ryan Hardie and Craig Wighton were on target as Scotland Under-20s beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to finish third in the Toulon Tournament.

Rangers striker Hardie scored the opener with an excellent second-half free-kick.

Dundee's Wighton made it 2-0 and a Denis Granecny own goal put the result beyond doubt.

The win ensured Scotland sealed their best ever finish at the tournament in France.

A 3-0 semi-final defeat to England had ended Scotland's hopes of lifting the trophy for the first time.

Scotland Under-20s coach Scot Gemmill told the Scottish FA website, external: "They have finished third from 12 teams so it's a great achievement and we are really pleased to finish the tournament on a high.

"The players deserve credit for how they have applied themselves in France and how they have responded to the demands we have placed on them.

"I'm sure they will take a lot from this experience and hope they go back to their clubs in a positive frame of mind and ready for the new season."

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