Player Ratings: Scotland vs. Switzerland – Shaqiri’s Stunner and Gunn’s Heroics Keep Scots Competitive

Scotland secured a valuable point against Switzerland with a 1-1 draw in their second Group C fixture.

Steve Clarke had promised a strong response to their initial defeat against Germany at Euro 2024, and Scotland took the lead when Fabian Schar deflected Scott McTominay’s goalbound effort past Yann Sommer.

However, Switzerland equalized before halftime in spectacular fashion, with Xherdan Shaqiri delivering a brilliant finish into the top corner after a Scottish defensive error.

The draw leaves Switzerland well-positioned for the knockout rounds, while Scotland must defeat Hungary to keep their hopes of advancing to the last-16 alive.

Scotland Player Ratings

Angus Gunn: 7
Outstanding saves to deny Dan Ndoye, both in the first and second half.

Jack Hendry: 6
Solid but unspectacular on the right side of the back three.

Grant Hanley: 6
Commanding aerially despite some loose moments in possession, nearly scored with a header that struck the post.

Kieran Tierney: 6
Unfortunate to be stretchered off due to injury, potentially ending his tournament early.

Anthony Ralston: 5
Made a crucial error leading to the Swiss equalizer but recovered well afterward.

Billy Gilmour: 7
Added poise to the midfield and initiated the counter-attack that led to the goal.

Callum McGregor: 6
Provided a well-measured cutback for McTominay’s goal and controlled the midfield effectively.

Andy Robertson: 7
Instrumental in the build-up to the opening goal with excellent runs and deliveries.

Scott McTominay: 7
Scored the opening goal and remained a constant threat, though Yann Sommer wasn’t tested enough.

John McGinn: 5
A better performance than against Germany but still lacked his usual impact.

Che Adams: 6
Worked hard against a tough Swiss defense but found limited opportunities.

Substitutes:

Scott McKenna (for Tierney, 61 minutes): 6
Slotted in well after Tierney’s injury.

Kenny McLean (for Gilmour, 79 minutes): 6
No significant impact in his brief appearance.

Lawrence Shankland (for Adams, 90 minutes): N/A

Ryan Christie (for McGinn, 90 minutes): N/A

Switzerland Player Ratings

Yann Sommer: 6
Had little to do as Scotland created few clear chances.

Fabian Schar: 6
Unlucky with the own goal but played on despite a nose injury.

Manuel Akanji: 7
Effectively controlled the defense, keeping Adams in check.

Ricardo Rodriguez: 7
Recovered from a first-half booking to keep McGinn quiet.

Silvan Widmer: 6
Was active on the right side, particularly in the first half.

Remo Freuler: 6
Played tidily but had minimal impact before being substituted.

Granit Xhaka: 6
Calm and composed leadership, though struggled to dominate the midfield.

Michel Aebischer: 6
Played his role without making a significant impact.

Xherdan Shaqiri: 7
Scored a magnificent equalizer and facilitated the younger forwards’ movements.

Dan Ndoye: 6
Showed lively movement but missed a key opportunity to score.

Ruben Vargas: 6
Caused problems for Scotland but was inefficient with his shooting chances.

Substitutes:

Breel Embolo (for Shaqiri, 59 minutes): 6
Provided a focal point up front but lacked match sharpness.

Fabian Rieder (for Vargas, 75 minutes): 6
Delivered a perfect cross for a late chance.

Vincent Sierro (for Freuler, 75 minutes): 6
Booked late on for a foul on Adams.

Zeki Amdouni (for Ndoye, 86 minutes): N/A
Missed a crucial chance but played too little for a rating.

Leonidas Stergious (for Widmer, 86 minutes): N/A