EURO 2024: Scotland Draw with Switzerland, Qualification Hopes Hang in the Balance
Switzerland Inches Closer to Qualification as Scotland Battles for Survival
In a thrilling group stage match at Euro 2024, Scotland held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw, keeping their qualification hopes alive. The Swiss came close to securing their place in the knockout stages, but a late Scottish goal dashed their immediate dreams.
Match Highlights and Updates
The match began at a frenetic pace, with both teams pushing forward in search of an early advantage. Switzerland broke the deadlock in the first half, with Arsenal's Granit Xhaka scoring a stunning long-range volley. However, Scotland refused to give up and equalised later in the half through Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet.
Line-Ups and Team News
Scotland: Gordon, Patterson, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson, McTominay, McGregor, McGinn, Armstrong, Christie, Nisbet
Switzerland: Omlin, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Sow, Vargas, Embolo, Seferovic
Stats and Key Moments
- Switzerland had more possession (62%) and shots (18 vs. 8)
- Scotland's goal came against the run of play and sparked a late surge
- Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game
With this result, Switzerland remains top of Group A with four points from two matches. Scotland, in third place with two points, must now beat Croatia in their final group game to have any chance of advancing.
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