Scotland vs Switzerland - Euro 2024: Tartan Army take on tricky Swiss side (2024)

19th Jun 2024, 22:43By Sam Dymond

That's all from Cologne

Day six of Euro 2024 is over - but Scotland's campaign is not.

Steve Clarke's men and the Tartan Army are still dreaming of the knockout stage after a battling 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

The Scots' first point of the Championship has them in third place ahead of Hungary, who they play on Sunday in Stuttgart; win and they have a great chance of making it to the Last 16.

Attention turns to England tomorrow with the Three Lions facing Denmark in Frankfurt at 5pm.

We'll be back with all the action plus live coverage of Slovenia verus Serbia, and Spain against Italy.

See you then. Goodnight,

Scotland 1 Switzerland 1 Steve Clarke's side battle to keep Euro 2024 hopes alive

19th Jun 2024, 22:34By Sam Dymond

Scotland showing brings rare Clarke smile

It's not often that Steve Clarke affords himself a laugh and a joke with a pitchside reporter, but the Scotland head coach was all smiles with Eilidh Barbour as he analysed his side's draw with Switzerland.

We didn't turn up in the first game, but we're a good team when we play. You have to put the first game off as a really bad night. Tonight we were determined to make sure we went pressing, after the ball and higher up the pitch. And it was against a very good Switzerland side, I have to say.

Steve ClarkeBBC

19th Jun 2024, 22:29By Sam Dymond

Shaq back to punish Scotland

Fans and followers of Scotland are rightly praising a much-improved performance, but know deep down that it could have been so much better had Anthony Ralston's misplaced pass not fallen at the feet of Xherdan Shaqiri.

The 32-year-old was back in the Switzerland side this evening, and rolled back the years with an incredible finish just inside the top left corner of Angus Gunn's goal.

In scoring, Shaqiri has become the only European player to have scored in each of the last six major tournaments since the 2014 World Cup.

And by netting in those, the former Stoke and Liverpool star has scored in twice as many competitions as any other Swiss player in history,

19th Jun 2024, 22:19By Sam Dymond

Robertson: Performance more like us

Scotland captain Andy Robertson saluted his teammates for the committed showing they put in, just five days after their mauling in Munich.

The Liverpool defender admitted that Switzerland had their chances, but insisted he was delighted with the intensity and intent the Scots showed across 90 minutes.

That was much more like us. We were aggressive, on the front foot and couldn't have got off to a better start. We had our chances but so did they.

Andy RobertsonBBC Sport

19th Jun 2024, 22:14By Sam Dymond

Match stats from Cologne Stadium

The very essence of a tight contest.

19th Jun 2024, 22:10By Sam Dymond

Rejuvenated Scots make their point

Scotland are off the mark in Group A with a hard-fought point against the Swiss, and now have a huge opportunity when they play Hungary next; win that and they could likely qualify in third place.

19th Jun 2024, 21:55By Sam Dymond

Full time - Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

It's all over in Cologne!

A intense, nail-biting 90 minutes comes to a close; Scotland are bruised and battered, but still alive.

Steve Clarke affords himself a fist bump before embracing counterpart Murat Yakin, and the mission is now clear: beat Hungary.

19th Jun 2024, 21:53By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

90+2. Scotland are pushing hard in stoppage time, but the ball just won't fall kindly for them.

A Robertson header across the face of the goal has a nation on its feet, but nobody in blue can get themselves on the end of it.

19th Jun 2024, 21:51By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

90. Amdoui gets up and must score! Wide!

Rieder's free-kick from the right is met by the perfect fun of the Swiss substitute, who looks certain to head in a last-minute winner.

Somehow, it bounces up and wide of the far post with Angus Gunn stranded.

A huge moment at the end of his contest!

19th Jun 2024, 21:48By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

88. Robertson fouls Rieder on the near touchline, and Switzerland have the opportunity to pack the penalty area.

The Scotland fans inside the stadium can't bare to look.

19th Jun 2024, 21:47By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland – Switzerland double substitution

86. That's the end of the night for Dan Ndoye, who departs with four shots and a disallowed goal to his name.

Also off is Silvan Widmer with Burnley forward Zeki Amdouni on along with defender Leonidas Stergiou.

19th Jun 2024, 21:45By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland - Sierro yellow card

84. Che Adams has been on the receiving end of a few kicks this evening, and this latest one leaves him sprawled out on the pitch.

It earns Swiss midfielder Vincent Sierro a yellow card.

19th Jun 2024, 21:43By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

82. Breel Embolo breaks through from halfway, and finishes beautifully over Angus Gunn!

But the flag is up on the near side and the striker's celebrations are cut short.

The immediate consensus was that the sub had gone too early, but - once again - replays show the decision was much closer than first assumed.

It would have been cruel on Scotland, especially as it came seconds after Scott McTominay's volley in the other box had been blocked at close quarters.

19th Jun 2024, 21:40By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

80. Into the final ten minutes, and this is so finely poised.

One moment of magic could win it.

More worryingly, one lapse in concentration could lose it.

19th Jun 2024, 21:39By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

78. Dan Ndoye tries his luck again, but he's no closer to finding the target. If anything, his shots are getting further away.

Still, the forward is a constant danger, and cannot be afforded such space.

19th Jun 2024, 21:37By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

76. McKenna fouls again. The sub will have to be careful considering his earlier booking.

Meanwhile, Gilmour gets up inside the area for a cross, but comes off second best in his duel with Schar.

19th Jun 2024, 21:36By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland - Switzerland double substitution

74. A double change for the Swiss.

Off goes the dangerous Ruben Vargas and midfielder Remo Freuler. The duo are replaced by Vincent Sierro and Fabian Rieder.

19th Jun 2024, 21:34By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland - McGinn yellow card

72. Now John McGinn goes into Ivan Kruzliak's book.

The midfielder is cautioned for leaving one on Fabian Schar after the Swiss defender sent a long ball upfield.

19th Jun 2024, 21:32By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

70. Euro 2024 has been brilliant so far. Six days packed full of thrilling games, wonderful football and outstanding goals.

But on the whole, the set-pieces have been rubbish.

Andy Robertson is the latest culprit, faltering again with another right-wing corner.

19th Jun 2024, 21:30By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland - McKenna yellow card

69. Scotland substitute Scott McKenna goes into the book for fouling Breel Embolo.

It's an unsteady start for the defender, but at least stopped what could have resulted in a swift Swiss counter.

19th Jun 2024, 21:28By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

67. Hanley heads against the post!

Robertson's free-kick on this occasion is perfect, floated perfectly into the six-yard box where Hanley had wrestled from Schar.

The defender only had to keep it on target to score but instead helps it on to the woodwork.

Was that the moment?

19th Jun 2024, 21:26By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

65. Scott McTominay beats Manuel Akanji to the ball just to the right of the Switzerland penalty area, and wins a free-kick in a dangerous position.

Victory to United in the Manchester derby.

19th Jun 2024, 21:25By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

63. Scotland need to refocus themselves on the job at hand.

Still adjusting to Tierney's injury, they find themselves up against it as Vargas skips inside from the left wing and smashes wide with his right foot.

19th Jun 2024, 21:23By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland - Scotland and Switzerland substitutions

61. Scott McKenna is on in place of the stricken Tierney and will slot into the back three.

Meanwhile, another player who knows about distressing injuries is Breel Embolo.

The striker, out for most of last season after rupturing his ACL, is on for goalscorer Xherdan Shaqiri.

19th Jun 2024, 21:21By Sam Dymond

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

60. It's a sad sight for Scotland, and for football fans everywhere.

Kieran Tierney departs the pitch on a stretcher with his hands covering his face, visibly distraught at his setback.

It's the latest in a long line of injury concerns for such a classy performer, and he is surely set for another spell on the sidelines.