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ROMA. A draw that satisfies Switzerland and leaves Scotland with a faint hope of progressing to the spherical of 16. The 1-1 attract Cologne, achieved within the first half with objectives from McTominay and Shakiri, provides the Swiss the opportunity of even taking part in for first place in group A, if on Sunday they handle to beat Germany, who inflicted a defeat within the afternoon 2-0 win in opposition to Hungary, incomes promotion with a spherical to spare.
Scotland’s hopes (one level in two video games) of being among the finest third-placed groups are all pinned on the match in opposition to Hungary, nonetheless scoreless. Murat Yakin confirms the three Bolognese Freulers. Aebischer and Ndoye. Promotes Shaqiri to starter, with freedom to range throughout your entire attacking entrance. Steve Clarke brings in Gilmour, unnoticed in opposition to Germany, as playmaker. For Scotland it has already began from inside or outdoors and could be very aggressive firstly.
After two corners within the first minutes, the aim arrives within the thirteenth minute: a really quick counterattack, finalized by McTominay’s shot. Sommer is on the trajectory, however Schar’s deflection deceives him. It is a totally different Scotland than the one overwhelmed by Germany, taller and extra compact, however one inattention is sufficient to break the nice begin. Within the twenty sixth minute Ralston misses the clearance and serves Shaqiri. His first-time right-footed shot goes into the highest nook. Having conceded the equaliser, Clarke’s workforce had a second of slippage and Ndoye got here very near scoring. Gunn is nice at deflecting it into the nook. The Scottish response is entrusted (41′) to Adams’ volley following the event of a nook, however Sommer is attentive and blocks. Switzerland didn’t need to be stunned and within the second half they went ahead. We combat for each ball, Scotland just isn’t about to lose floor, particularly in aerial duels.
A draw may very well be sufficient for Yakin’s males, however first Vargas (Gunn’s save), then Ndoye (little or no out, in an try to deal with the Bolognese Tierney will get damage and goes out on a stretcher) are in search of the three factors. Embolo takes Shaqiri’s place. Switzerland raises the sport once more and, in opposition to a lower than impeccable protection, will get to the shot extra typically. However within the twenty second minute it was Scotland who got here near taking the lead once more when Hanley’s header hit the put up to Sommer’s proper from Robertson’s cross.
The place he would not attain with approach, Clarke’s 11 makes up for it with coronary heart and willpower, pushed by the keenness of his followers. He must win and in the long run Switzerland is crushed in their very own half. From there Embolo takes off, who then goes over Gunn with a fragile lob, however is offside. Breathtaking remaining, with Scotland below siege of the opponent’s space. However the Swiss dam holds up with out shaking.
2024-06-20 20:35:13