COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 19: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland looks on as he scores his team's first goal past Angus Gunn of Scotland who fails to make a save during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Switzerland at Cologne Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Scotland held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw as Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer was beaten by a deflection and Xherdan Shaqiri scored a scorcher, so qualification is still wide open.

Ryan Porteous was suspended following his red card in the opening 5-1 defeat to Germany, while the Swiss were again packed with Serie A players including Bologna midfielder Michel Aebischer, Remo Freuler and Torino full-back Ricardo Rodriguez.

There was a stroke of luck for the Scots to take the lead, as they broke on the counter from a Switzerland corner and saw the Scott McTominay strike deflected in off Fabian Schär, leaving Inter goalkeeper Sommer with no chance.

Similarly, there was no stopping the absolute screamer from Xherdan Shaqiri, which he smashed first time from outside the box into the top corner after intercepting a terrible Anthony Ralston back-pass.

Angus Gunn and then the offside flag did manage to deny Bologna forward Dan Ndoye a goal, while the striker also turned wide when sent clear on goal, a move during which Kieran Tierney had to be stretchered off with a hamstring strain.

Grant Hanley nodded an Andrew Robertson free kick onto the upright from close range and McTominay had an acrobatic volley charged down, while Breel Embolo was offside on a lob into the empty net.

Both sides kept wasting chances, Zeki Amdouni heading a free kick wide at the back post, and ultimately it leaves qualification wide open behind Germany.

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

McTominay 13 (Sc), Shaqiri 26 (Sw)

19-06-2024 20:00
2nd Round

Player statistic

1st half
Fabian Schär Own Goal 13'    
    26' Goal Xherdan Shaqiri
    31' Yellow card Ricardo Rodríguez
2nd half
Scott McTominay Yellow card 51'    
Scott McKenna Yellow card 68'    
John McGinn Yellow card 71'    
    86' Yellow card Vincent Sierro

Match statistic

45
Possession %
55
10
Total shots
11
2
Shots on target
4
4
Shots off target
6
4
Blocked shots
1
5
Corners
8
0
Offsides
5
11
Fouls
11
Scotland
Switzerland

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
3
Defender
2
Defender
5
Defender
13
Defender
6
Defender
61'
14
Midfielder
79'
8
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
90'
4
Midfielder
10
Attacker
90'
1
Goalkeeper
22
Defender
5
Defender
13
3
Defender
86'
10
Midfielder
20
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
75'
23
Midfielder
60'
19
Attacker
86'
17
Attacker
75'

Substitutes

24
Defender
25
Attacker
20
Midfielder
17
Midfielder
16
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
21
Goalkeeper
22
Defender
19
Attacker
18
Midfielder
26
Defender
61'
23
Midfielder
79'
11
Midfielder
90'
9
90'
12
Goalkeeper
21
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
9
Attacker
15
Defender
11
Attacker
24
Midfielder
18
Attacker
7
Attacker
60'
16
Midfielder
75'
26
Midfielder
75'
2
86'
25
Attacker
86'

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