The Manchester United player gave Scotland’s Euros campaign energy, but Ralston’s error allowed the Swiss to equalize.

In order to maintain their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024, Scotland drew 1-1 with Switzerland on Wednesday night. A stunning goal from Xherdan Shaqiri cancelled out Scott McTominay’s deflected opening goal.

 

 

After being humiliated 5-1 by Germany in their first group match, the Scots needed a strong start, and in the 13th minute, McTominay’s scuffed first-time effort struck the outstretched leg of Fabian Schar, who redirected the ball into his own net.

 

 

Thirteen minutes later, though, Anthony Ralston’s misdirected back pass was blasted into the top corner by Shaqiri, giving the Swiss, who had defeated Hungary 3-1 in their opening match of the tournament, a chance to even the score.

The Swiss substitute Zeki Amdouni headed inches wide at the end, while Grant Hanley was denied by the post shortly after the hour mark, but the teams were unable to split the score that evening. Due to the outcome, Switzerland is presently favored to proceed in second place, while Scotland must defeat Hungary in their last group stage match to have a realistic chance of finishing among the top four third-placed teams and moving on to the round of 16.