Scotland-Switzerland 1-1: Swiss with one foot within the final 16

A draw that satisfies the Swiss and leaves a faint hope of progressing to the eighth finals to Scotland. The 1-1 in Cologne, achieved within the first half with targets from McTominay e Shakirioffers the Swiss the prospect to even play for first place in Group A, in the event that they handle to beat the Germaniawho inflicted a transparent 2-0 onHungaryincomes promotion with a spherical to spare. Scotland’s hopes (one level from two video games) of being among the finest third-placed sides relaxation totally on their problem towards Hungary, who’re nonetheless at nil.

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Murat is bound confirms the three Bolognese Freuler. Aebischer e Ndoye. Promotes to proprietor Shaqiriwith the liberty to roam throughout your entire assault entrance. Steve Clarke insert Gilmourneglected towards Germany, entrusting him with the function of playmaker. For Scotland it has already began from do or die and could be very aggressive at the beginning. After two corners within the first minutes, within the thirteenth minute the aim arrives: a really quick counterattack, finalized by McTominay’s shot. Sommer is on the trajectory, however the deviation of Flock deceives him. It’s a completely different Scotland in comparison with the one overwhelmed by Germany, taller and extra compact, however a scarcity of focus is sufficient to wreck the nice begin. At 26′ Ralston he misses the disengagement and serves Shaqiri. His first-time right-footer goes into the highest nook. After the equaliser, Clarke’s workforce has a second of confusion and Ndoye comes very near scoring. He’s good Gunn to deflect right into a nook. The Scottish response was entrusted (41′) to the volley of Adams on the developments of a nook, however Sommer is alert and blocks.

Hanley’s Pole

Switzerland didn’t need to be stunned and within the second half they poured ahead. They fought for each ball, Scotland didn’t need to lose floor, particularly within the aerial duels. A draw might be sufficient for Yakin’s males, however first Vargas (Gunn saves), then Ndoye (simply extensive, will get damage in an try to dam the Bolognese participant) Tierney (who leaves on a stretcher) are on the lookout for the three factors. Embolo takes Shaqiri’s place. Switzerland raises the bar even additional and, towards a not quite perfect defence, will get to the taking pictures submit extra typically. However within the twenty second minute Scotland comes near regaining the lead, when on a cross from Robertson the header of Hanley hits the submit to the precise of Sommer.

Objective disallowed for Embolo

The place method fails, Clarke’s 11 makes up for it with coronary heart and dedication, pushed by the passion of their followers. They should win and within the last minutes Switzerland is crushed in their very own half of the sector. From there Embolo springs ahead, who with a fragile lob then goes over Gunn, however is offside. The ultimate minutes are breathless, with Scotland besieging the opponent’s space. However the Swiss dam holds with out shaking.

Scotland vs Switzerland scoresheet

Scotland 1 (13′ pt McTominay)

Switzerland 1 (26′ pt Shaqiri)

Scotland (3-4-3): Gunn 7 – Hanley 6.5, Hendry 5.5, Tierney 5.5 (16′ st McKenna 5.5) – Ralston 5, Gilmour 6 (34’st Mclean sv), McGregor 6.5, Robertson 6.5 – McTominay 7.5, Adams 6 (45′ st Shankland sv), McGinn 6.5 (45′ st Christie sv). Ct. Clarke 6.5.

Switzerland (3-5-2): Sommer 6.5 – Schar 5, Akanji 6.5, Rodriguez 5.5 – Widmer, 6.5 (41′ st Stergiou SV), Xhaka 6, Freuler 5.5 (30′ st Sierro 5.5), Aebischer 5.5, Ndoye 7 (41′ st Amdouni 6) – Shaqiri 7 (15′ st Embolo 6), Vargas 5.5 (30′ st Rieder 6). Ct. Yakin 6.5.

Referee: Kruzliak (Slo) 7.

Be aware: McTominay, McKenna, McGinn, Rodriguez and Sierro booked. Attendance: 50,000.