Scotland secured a crucial point against Switzerland, overcoming injuries and errors to keep their Euro 2024 campaign alive.
Scott McTominay, the hero of Scotland’s qualification campaign, almost scored with a deflected shot in the 13th minute at the Cologne Stadium, igniting the crowd.
However, a misjudged back pass from Anthony Ralston allowed Xherdan Shaqiri to score with a first-time shot, placing the ball high beyond Angus Gunn.
Kieran Tierney’s hamstring injury further compounded Scotland’s woes, as he pulled up while Dan Ndoye missed a significant chance when through on goal. Tierney will miss the upcoming game against Hungary on Sunday.
Despite these setbacks, Scotland rallied in the closing stages. Grant Hanley came close to scoring with a header from an Andy Robertson free-kick, hitting the post.
The Swiss had multiple late opportunities but failed to convert, allowing Scotland to secure a point. This result places Scotland third in Group A, with a win against Hungary potentially securing their progression from the group stage for the first time in history.
