Hickman the hat-trick hero, as Scotland win 3-0

Three goals from Martin Hickman propelled Scotland to a 3-0 win over Northern Ireland.

Scotland dominated possession early, but it took until the 25th minute for them to breach a gallant Northern Ireland defence, Hickman located with a wonderful cross from Matthew Wynne before he headed home.

The second came nine minutes after half-time, Scotland's number three gliding past a Northern Ireland defender before exquisitely curling the ball into the bottom left corner from outside the box.

Hickman then completed his hat-trick with a low shot after cutting in from the Scotland left, becoming the first player to score a World Championships hat-trick in this tournament. After a 3-0 loss, Northern Ireland captain Jordan Walker and his team will play Italy, while Scotland will face South Korea.