Scotland's Path in UEFA Euro 2020
Hosting and Fixtures
The eleventh UEFA European Championship, widely known as Euro 2020, took place from June 11 to July 11, 2021. The tournament, originally scheduled for 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matches were held in 11 host cities across Europe, with 51 fixtures played throughout the month.
Scotland's Participation
This article focuses on Scotland's participation in the tournament. The Scottish national team qualified for Euro 2020 after finishing third in their qualifying group, behind Russia and Belgium. They were drawn into Group D alongside England, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.
Scotland's first match was against the Czech Republic on June 14, 2021, at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for Scotland, with Schick scoring both goals for the Czech Republic. Scotland's second match was against England on June 18, 2021, at Wembley Stadium in London. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Scotland earning a valuable point against their rivals.
Scotland's final group match was against Croatia on June 22, 2021, at Hampden Park. The match ended in a 3-1 defeat for Scotland, with Croatia securing a place in the knockout stages. Despite their disappointing results, Scotland's performance in Euro 2020 was seen as a step in the right direction for the national team.
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