“Even if we lose against Germany, it would be a real struggle for the Scots to overtake us in the table. Because the Bravehearts lost 1-5 against Germany, Switzerland has a better ratio by six goals. That means: The Scots would have to win 4-0 against Hungary and Switzerland would have to lose 0-3 against Germany. And even then, a place in the round of 16 would still be possible. Because a third-placed team with four points usually advances. Just ask the Portuguese: They even became European champions in 2016 after three draws in the group phase.”
The German outlet talked about both teams. They stated: “Scotland is still in the race thanks to the point and could also book their ticket at the end with a win against Hungary. After an evenly matched first half, both sides had their good phases in the second half. The best Swiss chance fell to Ndoye, who pushed the ball past the goal from 17 meters. Hanley came close to scoring the winner for the Scots, but his header only hit the post. So the bottom line is an overall fair draw that allows both teams to keep dreaming.
And Scotland fans once again impressed in a major way. “The first story of the evening was not written by the Swiss, but by the Scottish fans, before the game had even started. The Swiss sang their anthem out in the west of Cologne with great force, until the Scots started singing their Flower of Scotland. There were perhaps 20,000 in the stadium or more, and their singing almost made the roof fly off. It was so loud. In terms of volume, they probably set a world record at that moment. The Scottish fans cheer every duel won or throw-in like others cheer a goal.
