Original sentence: Gary McAllister was booed by a section of the crowd when Scotland lost 2-1 to the  Czech Republic at Celtic Park, and subsequently retired from international football.In the away match against the Czechs in Prague, Scotland went 2-0 up against the Czech Republic but lost 3-2.It was a superb Wembley victory for Scotland but it was of little consolation as Scotland failed to qualify.Scotland still made it to the play-offs.Scotland were drawn against  England in a two-legged play-off.The end of the road was nigh for Brown as Scotland collapsed 2-0 against Belgium in Brugge sparking a new low for Scottish football with Brown exiting.They failed to pick up a single victory against both Croatia and Belgium and against Belgium at Hampden  they went 2-0 up but conceded two goals including one in the last minute
Edited sentence: , would Scotland ever recover as a football nation.A two legged play off with the ties to be played first at Hampden Park and Wembley Stadium.All hopes were now on the World Cup but would Scotland have the right players to get them there.Amazingly Scotland still made it to the play-offs.C.. In the away match against the Czechs in Prague, Scotland went 2-0 up against the Czech Republic but threw it away losing the game 3-2.Gary McAllister was booed by a section of yobs when Scotland lost 2-1 to the  Czech Republic at Celtic Park.It proved to be of little consolation though as Scotland had failed to qualify.It was a superb Wembley victory for Scotland but it a bit of an anti-climax.Not surprisingly, McAllister decided to retire from international football and Scotland missed his ability as the player went on to enjoy success with Liverpool F.Scotland were drawn against  England in the play-offs.The end of the road was nigh for Brown as Scotland collapsed 2-0 against Belgium in Brugge sparking a new low for Scottish football with Brown exiting and a domestic league devoid of Scottish talent.They failed to pick up a single victory against both Croatia and Belgium and threw away a lead against the Belgians at Hampden in which they went 2-0 up but conceded two goals including one in the last minute.This wasn't the only retirment during the campaign.With foreign players playing for even the 'wee' team like Dunfermline Athletic F.and Dundee F