Scotland had everything in its favor to qualify for the round of 16 of the Euro Cup for the first time, it depended on itself and a victory against Hungary that came into the duel with two defeats on its back, the illusion vanished and it became the first team eliminated from the continental tournament.
The draw against Switzerland left the doors of the next round wide open, the point and adding three points against the ‘Magyar’ team could have made it one of the best third places, but in return the defeat left it at the bottom of the group with one point and adding another disappointment in the Euro.
Striker Kevin Csoboth finished off the ‘Tartan Army’ after 100 minutes of play after an even duel that benefited no one. The goal was worth breaking Hungary’s streak of two consecutive defeats and the first victory of the tournament to dream of the next round .
Scotland They participated for the fourth time in the competition and were eliminated again in the group stage. They could not change their history and will have to try again in the next edition of the continental tournament.
FULL TIME: Scotland 0-1 Hungary.
The referee brings the match to an end in Stuttgart following the away side’s late goal.#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/xjAKQrWxSj
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 23, 2024
