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Scotland fans march on after Swiss rollercoaster at Euros

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The 20,000-strong Tartan Army inside the stadium were in ecstasy when Scott McTominay’s deflected shot gave Scotland an early lead

The Tartan Army continue to march on in Germany after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland kept Scotland’s Euro 2024 dream alive.

Steve Clarke’s side held on for a point after taking a first-half lead in Cologne.

It means a win against Hungary on Sunday should be enough for Scotland to qualify from the group stage at a major tournament for the first time ever.

And it guarantees another four days of partying – at least – for the supporters who have swamped Germany in their tens of thousands.

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McTominay celebrates the goal which could be crucial to Scotland’s campaign

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Five days on from the 5-1 mauling by hosts Germany, Scotland fans were determined to enjoy themselves at Cologne Stadium

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After the misery of Munich, the fans’ emotions could not have been more different

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Supporters at a fan zone in Glasgow also celebrated wildly as Scotland went 1-0 up

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Supporters were in good voice for much of the first half, but then…

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The feelgood factor of going a goal up only lasted 13 minutes as a mistake from Scotland right-back Anthony Ralston gifted Switzerland an equaliser

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A familiar sense of pessimism settled as Scotland found themselves under pressure from the Swiss, who had a second goal disallowed for offside

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But Scotland were boosted by superb support inside the Cologne Stadium, with a piper and the rest of the Tartan Army giving their vociferous backing

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Fans back home shared their disbelief as Grant Hanley’s header hit the post in the second half

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Despite creating several chances to win the game, Scotland fans could be happy with a point that sees their Euros adventure continue

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson showed his appreciation as thoughts now turn to their final group game against Hungary on Sunday

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