Tartan Army keep hopes of last 16 alive with battling draw

Scotland toom their Euro 2024 to the final round of group games after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Cologne.

Scott McTominay scored inside 13 minutes during a dream start for Scotland before a Xherdan Shaqiri stunner pegged Steve Clarke’s side back levelled the game before half-time.

Grant Hanley struck the post as Scotland searched for a winner in the second half but the deserved draw means Steve Clarke’s men head into their final group game against Hungary with a chance of reaching the last 16.

As it happened

The Tartan Army looked intent on putting in a much-improved display from their first in Munich their bright start was rewarded 13 minutes in following a rapid counter-attack.

After heading away a Swiss corner, Scotland broke in numbers as Callum McGregor cut inside on the left side of the box before teeing up McTominay who had made a trademark late arrival into the box.

The Manchester United man’s left-footed shot deflected off Schar’s outstretched leg and past Yann Sommer to give Clarke the start he had been dreaming of.

GOAL FOR SCOTLAND!

Scott McTominay’s shot is deflected in!#SCOSUI #BBCEuros #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/JjRcyfKBfY

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 19, 2024

Scotland had to spend a lot of time without the ball after the goal but had restricted to few chances before a loose Anthony Ralston pass was punished in devasating style by Shaqiri.

The former Liverpool forward latched onto the pass before hitting a sumptuous first-time effort which flew into the top corner and left Angus Gunn with no chance.

What a hit! 😱

Xherdan Shaqiri levels it up with stunning finish ☄️#SCOSUI #BBCEuros #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/uaBxlZLXbi

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 19, 2024

Gunn then got for a smart save to deny Dan Ndoye before the Bologne forward had the ball in the back of the net from the resulting corner, which was offside – much to the relief of those from a Scottish persuation.

Che Adams nearly squeezed a header in at the…

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Author : Cian Cheesbrough

Publish date : 2024-06-19 20:54:31

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