This Wednesday, in a clash valid for the second round of the Eurocup group stage, Switzerland and Scotland drew 1-1 at the Cologne Stadium. Shaqiri scored for the Swiss, while McTominay scored for the Scots.
With the result, Switzerland reached four points and remained in second place in Group A, but lost the opportunity to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition in advance. Scotland, after the draw, occupies third place in the group, with one point won.
Switzerland returns to the pitch next Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Frankfurt Arena, against Germany, in a direct confrontation for the leadership of Group A. At the same time, Scotland and Hungary face each other at the Stuttgart Arena.
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The score was opened by Scotland in the 13th minute of the first half. After a counterattack, McGinn dominated on the left wing and rolled to McTominay, who finished first-time from the edge of the area. Halfway through, the ball deflected off Swiss Schar and killed goalkeeper Sommer, who could do nothing.
Switzerland reacted quickly and tied the match in the 26th minute of the opening half. Scotland was in control of the ball in defense, until Ralston missed the pass, Shaqiri anticipated the marking and hit it first time, with his left-hander, into Gunn’s right corner.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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