Scotland’s second match of Euro 2024 has ended in a draw following a 1-1 stalemate against Switzerland in Cologne.
The Scots came into this match on the banks of the Rhine knowing that at least a draw was required to maintain strong hopes of becoming the first Scotland national team to progress to the knock-out stages of a major competition.
And they got it with this performance, which was streets ahead of what was shown against Germany in the opening match. Scott McTominay put the Scots ahead on 13 minutes with a deflected effort, only for the Swiss to get level when Xerdan Shaqiri curled home and excellent finish, pouncing on a mistake for the Scottish rearguard.
The result keeps Scotland’s hopes of progression to the last 16 alive and sets up a mouthwatering clash against the Hungarians on Sunday night in Stuttgart.
We give each player a mark out of ten for their performance against the Swiss ...
And they got it with this performance, which was streets ahead of what was shown against Germany in the opening match. Scott McTominay put the Scots ahead on 13 minutes with a deflected effort, only for the Swiss to get level when Xerdan Shaqiri curled home and excellent finish, pouncing on a mistake for the Scottish rearguard.
![Appeared to be targeted by the Swiss physically and had one poor pass that resulted in a corner. Steadied thereafter before his night came to a wretched end on 58 minutes, suffering what looks to be serious leg injury and being stretchered off. Has no luck whatsoever with fitness.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/20/07/Kieran%20Tierney.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Kieran Tierney - 5
Appeared to be targeted by the Swiss physically and had one poor pass that resulted in a corner. Steadied thereafter before his night came to a wretched end on 58 minutes, suffering what looks to be serious leg injury and being stretchered off. Has no luck whatsoever with fitness. | PA
![His slack back pass was a terrible error and led to the Swiss equaliser. Looked rattled for a spell after but then regained composure. Had some good moments in second period interspersed with difficulties. Lack of match sharpness again showed and Switzerland targeted his side.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/19/36/Anthony%20Ralston.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Anthony Ralston - 4
His slack back pass was a terrible error and led to the Swiss equaliser. Looked rattled for a spell after but then regained composure. Had some good moments in second period interspersed with difficulties. Lack of match sharpness again showed and Switzerland targeted his side. | PA
![Got the start so many fans craved. First contribution to pass ball out of play, second was lovely flick to send Scotland on counter attack for opener. Some very neat moments on the ball but did fade as game wore on. Scotland's midfield did look slicker with him in it, though.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/19/48/Billy+Gilmour.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Billy Gilmour - 6
Got the start so many fans craved. First contribution to pass ball out of play, second was lovely flick to send Scotland on counter attack for opener. Some very neat moments on the ball but did fade as game wore on. Scotland's midfield did look slicker with him in it, though. | Getty Images
![Set up Scott McTominay for the opening goal. Improved from Germany opener and put in a power of defensive work to keep Switzerland's main midfield men quiet. The Celtic captain can be pleased with his display.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/19/32/Callum%20McGregor.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Callum McGregor - 6
Set up Scott McTominay for the opening goal. Improved from Germany opener and put in a power of defensive work to keep Switzerland's main midfield men quiet. The Celtic captain can be pleased with his display. | PA