RED SAVIOR: Scott McTominay produced a ‘WARRIER’ performance to keep Scotland’s Euro 2024 hopes alive with a vital goal against Switzerland.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay scored Scotland’s only goal in their second group-stage match of Euro 2024 against Switzerland.
On the first day of the competition, Scotland was soundly defeated 5-1, but Steve Clarke’s team bounced back to secure a significant victory over the clear favorites, Switzerland.
McTominay connected with a cut-back pass from inside the box in the thirteenth minute, and his powerful drive struck Fabian Schar on its way into the net.
Scotland’s lead did not last for long as Xherdan Shaqiri restored parity less than 15 minutes later.
Both sides had sights of goal but neither could breach the opponent’s defence. Towards the end, Scotland were the most aggressive team and looked like they would run out winners. Unfortunately, it was not to be.
However, The Tartan Army can take plenty of positives from their performance and the fact that they still have a chance to advance to the knockout stages, provided they can beat Hungary on Sunday and hope that Germany will get something against Switzerland.
During the time he was on the pitch, McTominay registered two shots. One was on-target, for his goal. The other didn’t require Yann Sommer to swing into action.
The United midfielder registered 43 touches of the ball and successfully delivered 14 of the 20 passes he attempted. Two of his passes were key passes.
He drew in one foul from Switzerland and also made three clearances.
McTominay had one interception to his name. He won one of the two aerial duels he delved into and two of the four aerial duels he was required to contest.
The Carrington academy graduate didn’t embark on any dribble nor tried to ping a long ball. Three of the five crosses he tried to find his teammates with connected successfully.
If Scotland are to sink Hungary, they will almost certainly need their talisman, McTominay, to be at his best
