Scotland's World Cup qualifier in snowy Serbia set to go ahead as Tartan Army dig in to help clear pitch



Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Serbia is set to go ahead after members of the Tartan Army helped clear the pitch at the Karadjordje Stadium.



Gordon Strachan's side are due to play tonight in Novi Sad, around an hour north west of Belgrade, and the efforts of the Scottish fans should hopefully see the pitch pass the inspection which is due to take place at 5pm GMT.



Digging in: Members of the Tartan Army help clear the pitch in Novi Sad Teaming up: Scotland fans help clear snow with the Serbian mascot Job done: Scotland fan Dougie McKinlay sits in the snow after helping to clear the pitch

Helping hand: Scotland fan David Wildridge clears snow from the seats in the Karadjordje Stadium

Around 1,200 members of the Tartan Army are expected to attend the match, which would be rescheduled for Wednesday if it was postponed tonight.

Scotland are currently bottom of Group A with two points from five games after losing 2-1 to Wales in the snow at Hampden on Friday.

With qualification hopes for the World Cup almost certainly over, Strachan is set make a number of changes to his team tonight against Serbia, who sit fourth with four points.



Wrapped up: Strachan tries to keep warm during Scotland's training session in Belgrade last night