Xherdan Shaqiri's wondergoal helps Switzerland draw 1-1 against Scotland in Euro 2024
The Swiss could secure a spot in the last 16 if they win their next game
With a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday, Xherdan Shaqiriâs incredible strike put Switzerland only one win away from a spot in the round of 16.
Scott McTominayâs early goal, which required a strong deflection off Swiss defender Fabian Schaer, put Murat Yakinâs team down early.
However, Shaqiri scored one of the most impressive goals of the competition thus far, using a fantastic curler from 20 yards to punish Anthony Ralstonâs terrible backpass.
The Swiss, who won even in Cologne, are two points behind Germany in Group A with four points in Euro, having defeated Hungary 2-0 earlier on Wednesday.
Although Switzerland are not technically guaranteed to get to the knockout rounds, it is in a great position going into its last match against Germany after defeating Hungary 3-1 in its opening match.
In their last five major championships, the Swiss have advanced to the knockout stage. Scotland still has a chance to make it to a major tournamentâs knockout stages, since the top four teams in third place go to the round of 16.
After losing to Germany 5-1 in the tournament opener, Steve Clarkeâs teamâs valiant performance helped them regain their dignity.
Although Scotland has only won once in its previous 11 games, a historic last-16 spot is still possible if it can improve its goal differential by defeating Hungary handily.
An hour before kick-off, Yakin was walking across the pitch, gesturing towards the red wall of Swiss fans, hoping to whip them into a frenzy of excitement, but Scotland rode the first wave of emotion.
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