Match report

Scotland 1–1 Switzerland: A Fierce Euro Championship Encounter

Scotland
Scotland
1–1
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Jun 19, 2024

In a closely contested Euro Championship encounter, Scotland and Switzerland played to a 1–1 draw. Scotland took the lead through S. McTominay's goal, assisted by Callum McGregor. However, Switzerland leveled the score through X. Shaqiri. The game saw several yellow cards and tactical substitutions, but neither side could secure victory.

Key Facts

  • • S. McTominay scored for Scotland in the 13th minute, assisted by Callum McGregor
  • • X. Shaqiri equalized for Switzerland in the 26th minute
  • • R. Rodriguez of Switzerland and S. McTominay of Scotland received yellow cards
  • • B. Embolo and S. McKenna came on as substitutes for Switzerland and Scotland respectively
  • • The match ended in a 1–1 draw

Lineups

Scotland

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gunn (G)
  • 13 J. Hendry (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 6 K. Tierney (D)
  • 2 A. Ralston (M)
  • 14 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 8 C. McGregor (M)
  • 3 A. Robertson (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (F)
  • 10 C. Adams (F)
  • 7 J. McGinn (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. McKenna
  • 23 K. McLean
  • 11 R. Christie
  • 9 L. Shankland
  • 18 L. Morgan
  • 17 S. Armstrong
  • 19 T. Conway
  • 22 R. McCrorie
  • 16 L. Cooper
  • 12 L. Kelly
  • 25 J. Forrest
  • 24 G. Taylor
  • 21 Z. Clark
  • 20 R. Jack

Switzerland

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 22 F. Schär (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 3 S. Widmer (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 M. Aebischer (M)
  • 23 X. Shaqiri (F)
  • 19 D. Ndoye (F)
  • 17 R. Vargas (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Embolo
  • 26 F. Rieder
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 2 L. Stergiou
  • 25 Z. Amdouni
  • 21 G. Kobel
  • 15 C. Zesiger
  • 9 N. Okafor
  • 24 A. Jashari
  • 4 N. Elvedi
  • 11 R. Steffen
  • 18 K. Duah
  • 12 Y. Mvogo

Timeline

  1. Scotland
    13' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McTominay · Assist: Callum McGregor
  2. Switzerland
    26' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    X. Shaqiri
  3. Switzerland
    31' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rodriguez

    Foul

  4. Scotland
    51' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    S. McTominay

    Argument

  5. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: X. Shaqiri · On: B. Embolo
  6. Scotland
    61' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Tierney · On: S. McKenna
  7. Scotland
    68' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    S. McKenna

    Off the ball foul

  8. Scotland
    71' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    J. McGinn

    Foul

  9. Switzerland
    75' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Vargas · On: F. Rieder
  10. Switzerland
    75' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: V. Sierro
  11. Scotland
    79' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: K. McLean
  12. Switzerland
    86' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    V. Sierro

    Foul

  13. Switzerland
    86' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Widmer · On: L. Stergiou
  14. Switzerland
    86' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: Z. Amdouni
  15. Scotland
    90'+1 Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Adams · On: L. Shankland
  16. Scotland
    90' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McGinn · On: R. Christie

Match Stats

Stat Scotland Switzerland
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 82%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 374 420
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.76 1.13
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 287 344
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Scotland took an early lead through S. McTominay's goal, giving them a boost of confidence
  • ▸ Switzerland responded quickly with X. Shaqiri's equalizer, ensuring the match remained balanced