Scotland’s objective was simple, but also difficult to achieve: to get some points that would allow them to reach the final day with a chance of qualifying for the round of 16. The team, which arrived injured after a tough recovery, suffered a defeat in the opening match against Germany (5-1), but first surprised by taking the lead through an own goal by Schar. Switzerland equalised the score a few minutes later, but could not make a comeback and had to settle for a draw.
Scotland surprised with their first attack when the match had not even reached a quarter of an hour. It was a complicated play. A quick counterattack by Scotland culminated in a powerful shot from McTominay, which Fabian Schar tried to save from danger and put the ball into his own goal. An unfortunate move for the Newcastle defender that put Switzerland behind on the scoreboard against all odds.
The joy was short-lived for Steve Clarke’s side, who equalised for Switzerland 13 minutes later. A horrific mistake by Ralston to Gunn was picked on by Shaqiri and without thinking, he armed his foot and shot past the Scottish goalkeeper to make it 1-1.
The goal gave Switzerland wings, kicking them into another gear and laying siege to Scotland. Ndoye forced Gan into a save and was on the receiving end again following a corner, this time beating his goal, although the play was ruled out for offside.
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Scotland broke the Swiss dominance in the final stages before the break and had good chances on Sommer’s goal as well, but the scoreboard did not move and they went to the locker room with the score tied.
Scotland suffered the bad news of a muscle injury to Real Sociedad player Kieran Tierney who had to leave the field during the match. But they still had a great chance to go back in front. Only Wood prevented Hanley’s shot from ending up in the back of the net.
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In a colourful match full of substitutes, Switzerland and Scotland were trading blows with each other, but none of them could settle the score. As the 90th minute approached, the Scots became more comfortable with the result.
Embolo surprised Scotland on a counter-attack with ten minutes remaining, but his goal was disallowed for offside, frustrating another chance for Switzerland, who searched endlessly – and without luck – for the goal that would give them victory.
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