Scotland produced a much-improved performance as a stunning goal by Xherdan Shaqiri denied Steve Clarke s side a victory against Group A rivals Switzerland.
Steve Clarke and the Tartan Army wanted a reaction from the 5-1 Group A defeat by Germany on Friday and the start was certainly an improvement, with midfielder ’s shot in the 13th minute deflected in by Swiss defender Fabian Schar.
However, joy was replaced by despair in the 26th minute when returning Shaqiri took advantage of an Anthony Ralston error to level with a world-class finish.
had to work hard to contain Murat Yakin’s side but they did with intensity and determination, although the offside flag saved them twice from conceding, and they almost went ahead again when defender Grant Hanley hit the …