Scotland v Switzerland LIVE: Result and final score as Scots keep Euro 2024 dream alive
Scotland 1-1 Switzerland: The Tartan Army bounced back from a chastening opening defeat with a spirited draw that keeps their last-16 hopes alive
Scotland kept alive their hopes of reaching the last 16 at Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a gripping Group A game on Wednesday.
Eager to make up for their 5-1 rout by Germany, Scotland were roared on by thousands of fans and made a dream start when Scott McTominay’s on-target 13th-minute shot was turned in by Swiss defender Fabian Schar.
The lead was short-lived, however, as Switzerland, who would have ensured a top-two spot with victory, levelled in spectacular fashion when recalled forward Xherdan Shaqiri curled a brilliant shot into the top corner following a defensive error.
Switzerland twice had goals disallowed after tight offside decisions – one in the first half by Dan Ndoye and late on by substitute Breel Embolo – but Scotland also went close when Grant Hanley headed against the post.
Switzerland are second behind group leaders Germany on four points while Scotland are third with one and must beat Hungary in Stuttgart to advance.
FULL-TIME! Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
FULL-TIME! There’s no time for another chance and the referee blows the full-time whistle.
A valiant effort from Scotland and they’re responded well – they’re still alive in Group A.
And given how this game has just gone, you wouldn’t bet against them beating Hungary either.
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
94 mins
Into the last minute here and Scotland are pushing. McKenna hits it long to Ralston, whose cross is headed out.
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
92 mins
Amdouni heads on towards Embolo, but Gunn is quick off his line to intercept.
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
91 mins
There’ll be four minutes of added time here in Cologne.
There’s great play from both sides as McGregor scoops a ball wide to Robertson, who lashes it back across the area, but it’s brilliant defending from Akanji to hook it away as he was facing his own goal.
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
88 mins
McGinn concedes te free-kick near the edge of the box. Rieder delivers to the back post and Rieder has a free header, but he can only direct it wide!
McGinn and Adams come off for Christie and Shankland.
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
86 mins
Sierra is booked for a late challenge on Che Adams.
Switzerland make two changes, as Widmer and Ndoye come off for Stergiou and Amdouni.
DISALLOWED GOAL! Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
83 mins
Adams loses the ball and in the Switzerland half and the Swiss counter quickly. Embolo has been spotted making the run in behind and the ball is threaded in between the defenders. Embolo is one-v-one and he chips Gunn easily, but he had strayed offside!
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
80 mins
Billy Gilmour is replaced by Kenny McLean. An accomplished performance from the Brighton man.
Scotland attack and it falls to McTominay near the edge of the box; he goes for the half-volley and it looks promising, but it’s blocked!
Euro 2024: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
78 mins
Ndoye beats Ralston far too easily down the left, and shifts it on to his right foot before firing an effort high and wide.
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