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FRANCE have had to settle for second best after Robert Lewandowski’s late penalty saw them draw 1-1 with Poland!The result means Les Bleus will go through to the knockout stages only as the runners up after Austria shocked the Netherlands.Kylian Mbappe – wearing his mask for the first time – had put France ahead from the penalty spot with his first ever European Championships goal.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Austria upset form guide on final dayHaving beat the Netherlands 3-2 in Berlin, Ralf Rangnick’s side ending up topping Group D.Not many predicted that before the final games as they plotted whether it would be Netherlands or France in top spot.As a result, France finish second in the group and Netherlands in third.This means that Netherlands could face England in the ’round of 16′.Copy linkCopiedPiotr the Great stars for PolandPiotr Zielinski was the standout performer for Poland today.His industry in the middle of the park controlled things for Michal Probierz’s side.Vision and the ability to pick a pass opened up France time and time again.Copy linkCopiedLegend shows his worth to teamStarting his first game of Euro 2024, Poland looked a completely different team today against France.It was his penalty that earned a point for the Poles, even after having to take it a second time.France could not deal with his movement at times, creating space for his teammates to get in the channels.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLes Bleus all possession not penetrationFrench fans will feel they did enough to have won this game today as they dominated large portions of the game.The problem for Deschamps’ side is that killer pass in the final third.All too often they were snatching at chances and paid the ultimate price.Copy linkCopiedFT: France 1-1 PolandIt was a tale of two penalties in Dortmund this evening.France continue to struggle to score goals.As a result, they will have to settle for second place in Group D.Copy linkCopiedFT: France 1-1 PolandIt is all over at Westfalenstadion.The referee bring the game to a close as he blows the whistle.France have missed the chance to top the group.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90+4. France are starting to run out of ideas in this one.Poland do deserve something from this game, it has been a marked improvement from their other two games.Maybe the future for this team is not as bleak as we once thought.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90+2. Poland’s young keeper may be a good shout for man of the match in this game today.He has offered a steady set of hands at the back for the Poles.Swiderski is booked for a foul on Hernandez.He cannot argue with that one, it was like a rugby league challenge.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90. Time is fast running out for France now.We have seen plenty of late goals in the last few days so don’t rule anything out just yet.The fourth official raises his board and we are going to see five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland88. Mbappe has taken over corner taking responsibilities now.The ball is half-cleared but then played towards goal again but Skorupski gets to the ball before Griezmann.Mbappe seems to be in some pain as a stray arm from Lewandowski catches him in the mask.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland86. Some good football finally by Les Bleus.A sublime flick from Mbappe puts Fofana in and his cross picks out Giroud peerfectly in the middle.The former Arsenal man pulls the trigger but a great block sees the ball go out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland84. France are looking rattled here at the moment.They keep giving the ball away and inviting Poland to attack.Moder crosses into the box and Upamecano heads behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland82. It is all going on in Group D now.Netherlands pegged back Austria in Berlin, only to see Ralf Rangnick’s side score straight away to take the lead again.That now means Austria are top, France in second and Netherlands in third place.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland80. Late drama in Dortmund.Maignan went from hero to zero in the space of a minute there.Thinking he had saved Lewandowski’s penalty only to see the referee order it to be retaken.No such mistake at the second time of asking for the Polish striker.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Robert Lewandowski (Poland)Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland78. Maignan saved Lewandowski’s penalty in the bottom corner.The Barcelona striker claims the keeper moved off his line.VAR agrees and they demand the penalty to be retaken.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved by MaignanCopy linkCopiedPenalty to PolandCopy linkCopiedVAR review in progressCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland74. Poland are starting to get forward more now.Swiderski is tucking into the forward position and Lewandowski is dropping deeper to try and link play.The Poles feel they should have had a penalty but the referee disagrees and France break and Mbappe really should have put the game to bed.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland72. First glimpse of goal for Lewandowski.He tries his luck from outside the box and had Maignan scrambling across his goal.Fortunately for Les Bleus, it is just wide of the near post.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland70. Giroud is making some good runs when Hernandez gets down the flank for the French.Poland are still marking well and cutting out the easy ball.The big problem for Probierz’s side is creating some opportunities to test Maignan in the France goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland68. France will be content if the score stays as it is.It will mean them topping the group and leaves their goalscoring problems for another day’s worry.They are looking to most likely to get the next goal here.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland66. Poland have offered far less of an attacking threat so far.They need to start stretching this French defensive line if they want to get something out of this game.Les Bleus are still looking a bit one-dimensional, if you can shut down Mbappe, France look blunt in attack.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland64. Kiwior is having a nightmare in this second half.Dembele is tearing him to shreds with his skill and pace.The Poland manager may be considering a change on that left flank.Copy linkCopied More

NETHERLANDS are taking on Austria in Berlin in their final Group D clash RIGHT NOW!The Dutch go into the game top of the table, while the Austrians are third but are currently the highest-ranked third-placed side at Euro 2024 with three points.Regardless of tonight’s result, both sides have a strong chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.Kick off time: 5pm BSTTV channel: BBC TwoFREE live stream: BBC iPlayerNetherlands team: Verbruggen, Geertrudia, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake, Schouten, Veerman, Reijnders, Malen, Gakpo, DepayAustria team: Pentz, Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass, Seiwald, Grillitsch, Schmid, Wimmer, Sabitzer, ArnautovicEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Netherlands 0-1 Austria6. Austria have the lead that their start deserves!Copy linkCopiedOwn goal!Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 0-0 Austria5. Austria continue to make the running, and swarming all over the Dutch when out of possession.Ronald Koeman is already out in his technical area, urging his side to come out of their deep, defensive shape.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 0-0 Austria3. Austria have started very well, troubling the Dutch with some decisive play down the left flank.Prass asks questions of the Netherlands defence with two successive crosses – one low, one high – but Van Dijk and co. stand up to the task.Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Netherlands v Austria1. The supporters inside the Olympiastadion countdown from ten, Slovakian referee Ivan Kruzliak blows his whistle, and Austria – all in white – get the contest underway.The Dutch, meanwhile, are all in orange, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.Copy linkCopiedHere come the two teams!Two of Germany’s nearest neighbours in the Netherlands and Austria have descended on Berlin for this crucial Group D encounter.A wall of orange at one end of the Olympiastadion, the atmosphere has reached fever pitch as the players make their way out.The national anthems are belted out, and then both teams head off for one final huddle. It’s now time for the action.Copy linkCopiedKoeman explains Netherlands switch upAhead of kick-off, Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has revealed his reasons for making specific changes to his side.The former Everton boss believes the speed of Donyell Malen in attack, and full-back Lutsharel Geertruida’s desire to play off the right flank can be particularly useful in breaking down the Austrians.This – for me – is the best team I can put out to match the way Austria will play. The players I brought in can bring something slightly different. For example, Malen and his speed, Geertruida and his ability to come inside. This shows the level of detail we apply.Ronald KoemanEuro2024.comCopy linkCopiedVan Dijk clear of restVirgil van Dijk once again captains the Dutch this evening from the heart of defence.The Liverpool man made eight clearances in the Netherland’s 0-0 draw against France on Friday night.It is the most by an Oranje player in a group stage game at the European Championship since John Heitinga made 13 and Wilfried Bouma nine against Romania at Euro 2008.Copy linkCopiedOranje boom in BerlinGraham Taylor famously once remarked that he didn’t like orange, but on this evidence it’s hard to agree with the late, great of the game.Copy linkCopiedDutch faves to beat BurschenThe Netherlands are unbeaten in their last 11 group stage matches at major tournaments, winning nine, so it’s no surprise that the bookies have them as favourites this afternoon despite Austria catching the eye this past fortnight.Netherlands win 5/6Draw 5/2Austria win 18/5Odds from William Hill correct at time of post publication.Copy linkCopiedRangnick reshuffles Austrian XIAustria need a win if they are to be guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16, and in the circumstances Ralf Rangnick has rolled the dice with four.From the side that beat Poland on Friday, Christoph Baumgartner, Konrad Laimer, Phillipp Mwene and the injured Gernot Trauner drop out.In their place come Alexander Prass, Romano Schmid, Patrick Wimmer and Maximilian Wober slot into the starting line-up.Austria (4-2-3-1): 13 Pentz; 5 Posch, 2 Wober, 15 Lienhart, 8 Prass; 6 Seiwald, 10 Grillitsch; 23 Wimmer, 9 Sabitzer, 18 Schmid; 7 ArnautovicSubs: 1 Lindner, 12 Hedl, 3 Trauner, 4 Danso, 11 Gregoritsch, 14 Querfeld, 16 Mwene, 17 Kainz, 20 Laimer, 21 Daniliuc, 22 Seidl, 24 Weimann, 25 Entrup, 26 GrullCredit: @oefb1904 on XCopy linkCopiedAll change for the OranjeRonald Koeman makes three changes to his Netherlands side that deadlocked with France – and were denied a late win by some officious English adjudicating.The Dutch head coach brings in Lutsharel Geertruida at right-back, Joey Veerman in midfield, and Donyell Malen in attack.The trio replace Denzil Dumfries, Xavi Simons and Jeremie Frimpong.Netherlands (4-3-3): 1 Verbruggen; 2 Geertruida, 6 De Vrij, 4 Van Dijk, 5 Ake; 14 Reijnders, 24 Schouten, 16 Veerman; 18 Malen, 10 Depay, 11 GakpoSubs: 13 Bijlow, 23 Flekken, 3 De Ligt, 7 Simons, 8 Wijnaldum, 9 Weghorst, 12 Frimpong, 15 Van de Ven, 17 Blind, 19 Brobbey, 20 Maatsen, 21 Zirkee, 22 Dumfries, 25 Begwijn, 26 GravenberchCredit: @OnsOranje on XCopy linkCopiedNetherlands targeting more Dutch delightToday’s encounter in the Germany capital will be third meeting at a major tournament between the Netherlands and Austria – with the Dutch having prevailed in each of the previous two.The nations first met on the biggest stage at the 1978 World Cup with Ernst Happel’s classy Holland team thrashing Austria 5-1 on route to a final with Argentina.They didn’t cross paths in competition again to Euro 2020 when a penalty from Memphis Depay and a second half goal from Denzil Dumfries did for Franco Fodo’s side.In fact, Austria have lost their last seven matches against the Netherlands, their longest current run of defeats against a single opponent; Austria’s last victory dates back to May 1990 in a Vienna friendly when they prevailed 3-2.Copy linkCopiedAustria aiming to follow Dutch throughThe Netherlands and France’s route through to the Last 16 was confirmed on Monday evening by Spain’s victory over Albania. So now the focus is on Ralf Rangnick’s Austria, who will claim one of the top two spots in Group D with a win over the Dutch this afternoon.Poland, who face the French in Dortmund, are already out following two defeats from two.Netherlands v Austria (5pm)France v Poland (5pm)Credit: uefa.comCopy linkCopiedGood afternoon from BerlinWelcome to live coverage of Netherlands against Austria on the final matchday of Group D at Euro 2024.The Dutch have already done enough to ensure their spot in the knockouts, but Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austria will be hoping to follow them through.It’s a 5pm kick-off in the German capital, and team news is on the way.Copy linkCopied More

FRANCE take on Poland this afternoon as Les Bleus look to secure top spot in Group D.Kylian Mbappe has returned to the starting line-up after the French skipper was an unused sub against the Netherlands due to him breaking his nose during the Austria win last week.Poland are already out of Euro 2024 but fans will be excited to see their star man Robert Lewandowski from the off this afternoon.Kick off time: 5pm BSTTV channel: BBC OneFREE live stream: BBC iPlayerFrance team: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot, Tchouameni; Dembele, Mbappe, BarcolaPoland team: Skorupski; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Slisz, Szymanski, Moder, Zalewski; Lewandowski, ZielinskiEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…France 0-0 Poland7. Some great build up play sees Poland create their first chance of the game.Lewandowski is involved with a brilliant lay-off that finally sees Zielinski strike a volley from outside the box.Maignan does well to get down and save in the bottom corner of the goal.Copy linkCopiedFrance 0-0 Poland5. France a patiently wating to find some gaps.Barcola drops his shoulder and looks to get to the byline before trying to cut it back to a teammate.It is blocked at the expense of a French corner.Copy linkCopiedFrance 0-0 Poland3. Both sides are looking to close down their opponents in possession.They are giving no time on the ball whatsoever.Kounde wins a free out wide on the halfway line.Copy linkCopiedFrance 0-0 Poland1. It is another packed house in Westfalenstadion today.Poland are looking to keep the ball and make the French chase the ball early on.Looking to thread a pass through to Lewandowski, it runs harmlessly through to Maignan.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: France vs PolandWe are underway in Dortmund.Les Bleus look to kick-start their Euro 2024.Poland get the match started.Copy linkCopiedFrance hoping to keep records in tactLes Bleus are now unbeaten in eight European Championship games under Didier Deschamps.In those matches, they have won four and drawn four.Ngolo Kante has never lost a game in regulation time at a major tournament (W12, D5).Copy linkCopiedMan in the mask returnsKylian Mbappe will be hoping that he can be France’s superhero once again at the home of Borussia Dortmund today.Wearing a mask to protect the nose he broke in the opening group fixture, he will be keen to not engage in the physcial element too much at the moment.One thing is for sure, his pace and skill are enough to give any defence a torrid time.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPoles looking to turn back clockThe last time Poland beat France in competitive football was some 42 years ago.That win came in the form of a 1982 World Cup third-placed play-off.After two defeats in their opening group games, the Poles will be hoping they can upset the odds today at Westfalenstadion.Copy linkCopiedLes Bleus needing to find another gearThe only goal France have scored in Euro 2024 to date is thanks to a Max Wober own goal in their 1-0 win over Austria.Against Netherlands, they struggled to create much in the way of clear-cut chances.Les Bleus need to address this if they are to have any hope of clinching the trophy.Copy linkCopiedDeschamps looking to make it troisFrance have previously won the Euros on two occasions.Didier Deschamps will feel he has enough quality at his disposal to go all the way and get his hands on that trophy this time around.The main aim for today is to try and usurp the goals scored by Netherlands so they finish top of Group D.Copy linkCopiedFans ready for group finaleAs we head towards the last round of fixtures in Group D, fans of both sides are in party atmosphere.The weather is perfect for this showdown and stadium is already becoming a sea of colours.Let’s hope the football lives up to the pre-match hype.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPoland starting XI:For their final game in Euro 2024, Polish fans will be pleased to see Robert Lewandowski back in the starting line-up.12. Skorupski, 14. Kiwior, 3. Dawidowicz, 5. Bednarek, 21. Zalewski, 10. Zielinski, 8. Moder, 20. Symanski, 19. Frankowski, 26. Urbanski, 9. LewandowskiCredit: @P_F_AlmanacCopy linkCopiedFrench starting XI:The big news from the Les Bleus camp is that Kylian Mbappe starts in the final group game against Poland.16. Maignan, 22. Hernandez, 17. Saliba, 4. Upamecano, 5. Kounde, 14. Rabiot, 8. Tchouameni, 13. Kante, 25. Barcola, 10. Mbappe, 11. DembeleCredit: @equipedefranceCopy linkCopiedVAR saves French unbeaten recordNetherlands fans, players and coaching staff were left fuming after they had a goal ruled out from a debatable VAR decision.They felt Xavi Simons’ strike should have stood, which would have seen them inflict Les Bleus first defeat in Euro 2024.France on the other hand, have the chance now to put that let off behind them and show the watching world why they are one of the favourites to take the trophy home.Copy linkCopiedPoles looking for more firepowerIt has been a gruelling Euro 2024 if you are a Polish fan.Almost a glimpse into the not so distant future as they struggle to score goals without Robert Lewandowski, who has been working his way back from an injury.Michal Probierz will be hoping to utilise him today as Poland look to sign off from the tournament by upsetting the odds against the French.Copy linkCopiedLes Bleus looking to talismanThere is no doubting that Kylian Mbappe is the jewel in the crown of this French team.Without his presence against Netherlands, they did not look as much of an attacking threat.Having him back in the side today is integral as they look to cut the goal difference between themselves and Netherlands at the top of the group.Copy linkCopiedLegend hoping to sign off in stylePoland’s star striker has spoken about how he hopes their last game in Euro 2024 will pan out:I hope we will play our best match of the tournament. Although we have only pride to play for, I hope we will play good football, create opportunities and score goals. We know we cannot fall apart even if things get tough. We need to have a plan and stick to it from start to finish regardless of the outcome.Robert LewandowskiPolandCopy linkCopiedDeschamps confident Mbappe is ready for actionThe French manager addressed the elephant in the room with the media when it comes to their prized asset:He is doing better today than yesterday and the day before that. That is obvious because he has been training. The bruising has come down and he is getting used to the mask. He is as eager to play tomorrow as he was eager to play against the Netherlands. He does not find that the mask limits him but it does restrict his vision a little. He needs to get used to it, even though the technology nowadays allows these masks to be as thin as possible.Didier DeschampsFrance managerCopy linkCopiedFrance with last chance to secure top-spotSitting second in the group heading into this game, Les Bleus trail the Netherlands on goal difference.With Poland having already been eliminated, it seems the perfect match for Didier Deschamps side to go all out attack and try and rectify that.As a result, this is no doubt why the French manager will be keen to get Mbappe back in his starting line-up for their final group game.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to France vs PolandLes Bleus face already eliminated Poland in their final group game, hoping to usurp Netherlands for top spot in Group D.France are likely to bring Kylian Mbappe back into the starting line-up today after he sat out their last game due to a broken nose he sustained against Austria.While Deschamps took a cautious approach to his star striker in that game, he has taken part in a behind-closed-doors friendly in which he scored twice and produced two assists.The manager will need to decide whether Aurelian Tchouameni or Adrien Rabiot make way in order to accommodate Mbappe’s return to the side.It will be a tough choice for Deschamps as both players have been integral to Les Bleus in and out of possession but it is thought Rabiot will drop to a deeper position to partner Kante while Tchouameni has to settle for a place on the bench.As for Poland, they have concerns about centre-back Bartosz Salamon due to an ankle injury that forced him to miss the defeat against Austria.Given that this is likely to be his last chance to don the Poland shirt in a major tournament, it is expected that Robert Lewandowski will be reinstated to the team for this one.The Poles have nothing to play in this game apart from personal pride but they will certainly want to put in a good shift against France to help Lewandowski sign off on a positive note from his illustrious international career.Copy linkCopied More

ENGLAND have one final group game to restore confidence among the fan base before they participate in the Euro 2024 last-16 – and the action unfolds VERY SOON!Gareth Southgate’s side have Spain to thank as La Roja’s 1-0 win against Albania helped the Three Lions secure a spot in the knockout stages.And England will be determined to finish as Group C winners so they can avoid a really difficult test in the round of 16.GROUP C LIVE TABLEEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the RheinEngerieStadion with our live blog below…Get stuck EngEngland started positively in their opener when they took an early lead over Serbia, but then retreated and limped over the line.Against Denmark, many Three Lions fans were then left concerned as they relinquished a lead to draw 1-1 and were on the back foot for much of the game.But they now have the chance to restore some confidence among the fan base tonight against Slovenia.Copy linkCopiedSouthgate expected to ring the changesConor Gallagher is set to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in England’s starting XI to face Slovenia.Gareth Southgate‘s team selection and tactics have been criticised after two below-par displays at Euro 2024.But after bemoaning the physical condition of the squad and the absence of Kalvin Phillips, Southgate now looks set to change the formula in the hopes of sprucing up the displays.SunSport understands Chelsea midfielder Gallagher, 24, will be the player trusted with that responsibility.Alexander-Arnold, 25, was thrust into midfield despite his usual position playing right-back for Liverpool.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelcome to England vs Slovenia!England can top Group C tonight with a win over Slovenia as they head towards the knockout stages of Euro 2024!The Three Lions have received much criticism after letting a 1-0 lead slip and retreating into their own half for much of their second group game.However, it threatens to be another challenging game for Gareth Southgate‘s men.But there will be less pressure on England after Albania’s loss to Spain last night meant that they have already qualified for the last-16 without kicking a ball.Slovenia have not lost either of their opening two matches despite being the unfancied team in this group.They came from behind to draw 1-1 with Denmark, before they were denied a first win at the tournament in stoppage time as they were held to another 1-1 scoreline by Serbia.A win for Slovenia would see them leapfrog England and book their place in the knockout stages.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

ITALY have left it late to join Spain in the Euro 2024 last-16.Spain completed a flawless group campaign after beating Albania 1-0 in their final match.Spain won all three group gamesCredit: EPAWhile Zaccagni’s 98th minute strike fired the Italians through after Luka Modric had initially put the Croatians ahead.LIVE Group B table below (as of June 24)…What happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, a head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker to determine their final rankings.This is followed by goal difference and goals scored in the matches between the teams in question, followed by most wins and then disciplinary records across the group as a whole.Should two teams be tied on points, goals scored and conceded at the end of the group stage – with no tiebreaker separating them from any other team – a penalty shootout will dictate their final placings.Group B fixtures and resultsJune 15
Spain 3-0 Croatia
Italy 2-1 Albania
June 19Most read in Euro 2024
Croatia 2-2 Albania
June 20
Spain 1-0 Italy
June 24
Croatia 1-1 Italy
Albania 0-1 Spain
Round of 16June 29
1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
June 30
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
July 1
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
Quarter-finalsJuly 5
W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
July 6
W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
Semi-finalsJuly 9
W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
July 10
W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)
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SPAIN have won ALL three of their Euro 2024 group by beating Albania 1-0 tonight.La Furia Roja sealed qualification after beating reigning champions Italy 1-0 in their second group fixture.And Ferran Torres’ tidy finish fired La Roja to a flawless campaign who now await their opponents in the knockouts.
RESULT: Albania 0-1 Spain
Live stream: BBC iPlayer
TV channel: BBC Two
Albania XI: Strakhosa; Balliu, Djimisti, Ajeti, Mitaj; Laci, Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Manaj, Bajrami
Spain XI: Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Zubimendi, Merino; Torres, Olmo, Oyarzabal; Joselu
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Match report from our man, Martin Lipton.
Sadly for Sylvinho, he was right.
The Albania boss had suggested Spain’s second team are good enough to win Euro 2024.
But what will really worry the rest is that the first choice 11 is a street ahead of the reserves.
And they are the ones who will play the rest of the tournament.
In Dusseldorf, Luis de la Fuente’s shadow side clipped the Eagles’ wings to send Albanian home and make it three wins out of three.
Read the full report HERE
Spain have won three out of three at Euro 2024Credit: GETTY
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Spain match-winner Ferran Torres, who has now scored 20 in 44 appearances, said: “We wanted to make it nine points out of nine to send out a message and that’s what we did.
“I have always said I want to be among the greatest scorers in Spain history and I’m not going to stop until I have achieved it.
“I talked to Olmo about giving me those balls into space and when I saw that he gave it to me I didn’t hesitate.”
Almost a goal a game for Ferran TorresCredit: GETTY
Copy linkCopiedWho else is through?
England, France and the Netherlands have all gone through to the last 16 tonight without playing tonight.
They join Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy, who have already progressed.
In terms of the best third-placed side, they will have to clinch three points and a goal difference better than -3 to head to the knockout phase.
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We have our first confirmed last 16 match. And it’s… Switzerland vs Italy!
That contest will take place on Saturday June 29 at 5pm in Berlin.
Big interest in that one given the winner would play the winner of England’s group and a third-placed team in the quarter-finals.
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Euro 2016 winner with Portugal Jose Fonte thinks Albania deserve a good amount of credit for their performances in this tournament.
He said: “Albania gave it a really good go, they were positive and tried to make something happen for them which is something we have to give them credit for.”
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This is how Group B has finished tonight.
Italy are into the last 16 as runners-up, and Croatia are very likely to go out after Mattia Zaccagni’s 98th-minute equaliser. I should say that’s it’s still possible for Croatia to advance depending on other results – but extremely, extremely unlikely having failed to win any of their three games and a -3 goal difference.
Spain top the group and Albania are definitely out of the competition.
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Spain win then. Three from three. Five goals scored, none conceded and every single outfield player has featured already. They’ll be many people’s favourites now, surely?
I suppose the only thing you could criticise is the lack of ruthlessness in the last two games?
Copy linkCopiedWould you believe it?!
Oh my… Italy have just scored with virtually the last kick of the game against Croatia. It’s now 1-1 with seconds left on the clock.
The Croatian substitutes were all on their feet ready to run onto the pitch but Mattia Zaccagni has just scored for Italy in the 98th minute!
Scenes. Absolute scenes.
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FT: And that’s that. Spain, who were already winners of Group B, finish with a flourish and win all three of their group matches.
The last time they did that, they won the whole darn thing.
As for Albania, they’ve contributed a lot to the enjoyment of this competition and their fastest ever goal at the Euros will live long in the memory.
Spain through, Albania out.
Sylvinho’s side are out of Euro 2024Credit: GETTY
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92: And that’s likely to be Albania’s last shot on target at the 2024 Euros. Armando Broja prods a loose ball towards goal and David Raya flies to catch it.
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90: Four minutes of added time.
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88: Some anxious Albanians in the crowd. Not entirely sure why. They are heading out and it’s not really looking like that’ll change in these final stages. They win a free-kick near the left touchline and load the box with only four players?! Don’t understand it myself. The ball goes out of play.
Berisha is booked for a high arm. Play is also suspended while a fan runs onto the pitch to try and grab a selfie with someone. Jermaine Jenas on commentary suggests getting the stewards some studs…
Cheers JJ.
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85: Alex Baena replaces Dani Olmo. Most assists in LaLiga last season with 14 for Baena. You’ve been warned.
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83: Oh behave, Lamine Yamal. The 16-year-old brings the ball down from the sky and skips past two Albanian defenders in the same motion. Shame about the next bit but you’ll be seeing that in YouTube highlights packages for years to come.
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80: Kristjan Asllani sees another half-chance blocked from the edge of the penalty area. That’s his fifth shot of the night! Morata then heads a Spain corner over.
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78: It’s got a bit of Hungary vs Scotland about it now, albeit Spain have far more control. Albania are finally committing more bodies forward with Kristjan Asllani firing just wide of the target. Does feel like we’ll see at least one more goal here.
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75: Just 15 minutes of normal time remaining. Still no sign of a miracle.
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73: Where’s this Albania been all night? Kristjan Asllani drills a speculative one from distance that David Raya simply falls on.
Manager Luis de la Fuente looks to remedy the situation by throwing on Lamine Yamal and Alvaro Morata. Not a bad bench to turn to, eh?
Laci and Bajrami are off for Hoxha and Muci for Albania.
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70: Oh this doesn’t look good. Substitute Armando Broja takes a bang on the knee from fellow substitute Robin Le Normand and hits the deck. Fortunately the Chelsea striker is up and about a little while after.
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68: And now a corner for Albania. There’s way too much on it and it bounces near the opposite corner flag. Signs of life here folks. Signs of life.
Too many signs of life from Nedim Bajrami, who tries to buy a free-kick near the penalty area. He’s booked.
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65: I suppose it’s all well and good your fans urging you to go forward, but this is just so difficult for these Albanian players. It’s hard enough for them to wrestle the ball back let alone go on and score twice.
Armando Broja shuts me up immediately with a fierce strike from distance that David Raya palms away. Albania have to build on that.
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63: Chelsea’s Armando Broja replaces Rey Manaj. Sylvinho had to do something because Spain are knocking it around for fun. Fermin Lopez comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal, who was my disastrous tip for Spain top scorer at 12/1. Never again.
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60: The Albania supporters have caught wind of that Croatia goal. They cheer and celebrate because if they win, Italy will be dumped out of the competition.
So as things stand Croatia are through in second place behind Spain and Italy have to hope three points is enough to take them through as one of the best third-placed teams.
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57: Folks, I have news from the Croatia vs Italy game.
Croatia have themselves a penalty after the ball struck Davide Frattesi’s arm. After all the usual VAR stuff, Luka Modric sees his penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
But hold on… seconds later Modric makes amends when thumping home from close distance. That certainly puts the cats amongst the pigeons.
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54: Oh we’ve got a booking. And it’s for… Albania manager Sylvinho. The Brazilian tactician barely takes notice and continues his anger towards the fourth official. Not entirely sure what he’s mad about in all honesty.
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ITALY are through to the Euro 2024 last-16 but they left it really late!Luka Modric’s second-half strike seemed to be enough for the Croatians to join Group B winners Spain in the knockouts.However, Mattia Zaccagni’s 98th-minute equaliser snatched second place off the Croatia.
RESULT: Croatia 1-1 Italy
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Croatia XI: Livakovic, Juranovic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Susic, Kramaric, Pasalic
Italy XI: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Darmain, Dimarco, Jorginho, Barella, Pellegrini, Raspadori, Retegui
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There is never a sight more downbeat than a player on the losing team being awarded the man of the match award.
Luke Modric looked as though he wanted to be anywhere but on that pitch as Croatia try to deal with Euro 2024 heartache.
While there is still a very slim chance they could progress as one of third placed teams, with a measly two points, it seems unlikely.
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The Azzurri will now face Switzerland in the ’round of 16′.
During the group stages they won one game, lost another and today’s draw in the final match seals their progress.
Luciano Spalletti knows they will have to raise their game to go further in the tournament but for today it is mission accomplished with Spain having already qualified from Group B.
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What a difference a minute can make in football.
It seemed as though Italy were going to be left with egg on their face as Croatia headed towards victory.
They capitalised on some poor defending from their opponents and took their chance with almost the last kick of the game.
As the final whistle blew, you could see just how much this meant to those players and their manager.
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He gave it his all in this game and was integral in Croatia getting the goal that seemed to be sending them towards victory.
Modric became the oldest player to score in the Euro finals this evening but you can see the dejection on his face at the final whistle.
Croatia just could not see the game out and now look unlikely to progress to the next phase.

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Croatia had a big chance there to book their place in the next round.
They paid the price for gifting away possession so late in the game.
It was a sublime goal by Zaccagni and ensures the holders are through to the next round.

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Once again Croatia are robbed by a late goal.
The players look dejected out there, knowing that this probably signals their departure from the tournament.
Spalletti was running down the touchline as that goal nestled in the back of the net.
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90+8. Just as Croatia had an opportunity to keep the ball in the corner of the Italian half, they give the ball away.
Italy come forward and the ball is played into the path of Zaccagni who bends it into the far corner.
If it stays like this, Italy will take second place in the group.
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90+6. Croatia are showing their experience now.
They are playing the ball into channels of space, knowing they are running the clock down further.
In the other game in this group, it has ended in victory for the Spanish.
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90+4. Croatia are passing the ball around trying to retain possession.
As the clock ticks down they know this will just frustrate their opponents more.
Calafiori was shown a yellow card for a challenge and will miss the next game.
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90+2. Scamacca has a shot from distance but it deflects wide for an Italian corner.
As the cross comes in, it is well dealt with by the Croatian defence.
More importantly, they are able to hold onto the ball and draw a foul to run the clock down further.
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90. There are some tired Croatian legs out there now.
Kramaric is coming off for Juranovic.
We are going to have eight added minutes in Leipzig.
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88. Italy so close to an equaliser.
A teasing ball across the six yard box but Scamacca just could not get the required touch to it.
Croatia breath a sigh of relief.
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86. The Italians certainly know how to milk a foul.
While in many cases you cannot deny contact, it certainly isn’t enough for them to be rolling around like they have stepped in a bear trap.
Time is starting to run out for Luciano Spalletti’s side.
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84. Should the unthinkable happen and Albania get two late goals, Italy would be heading out of Euro 2024.
Croatia are starting to put some pressure on The Azzurri again.
A second goal for the Croats would surely seal victory.
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82. Fagioli is coming on for Jorginho.
Both managers are looking to get some fresh legs on the pitch for the final push of this game.
Stanisic is shown a yellow card for a foul although it seemed the Italian made a meal of it.
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80. Brozovic plays a sublime ball into the box.
Bastoni does brilliantly to get there first and head out for a throw in.
If he had not, it seemed a Croatian goal was certain.
Modric is coming off for Majer.
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78. Pongracic is shown a yellow card for a foul.
Croatia need to be wary now not to lunge in with the challenges as the last thing they want to do is go down to ten men.
This game is still finely poised with time starting to run out for Italy.
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76. Italy are looking the more confident in possession.
They seem more able to guard the ball and make Croatia chase the game.
As a ball is threaded in between the lines, the assistant raises his flag for offside.
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74. Croatia are having to withstand a lot of pressure now.
They need to try and control the ball for a spell to give their defence a breather.
It almost seems that the Croatians are looking to hold onto what they have now.
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72. Italy have a free kick in a dangerous position outside the box.
The Azzurri have plenty of options for who is going to take this.
Raspadori strikes it but it deflects off the wall and over the crossbar.
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70. As balls are played into the box, Croatia are starting to snatch at their clearances with no intention of retaining the ball.
Susic is coming off for Perisic now.
Zlatko Dalic is looking to get all his experience out on the pitch.
That said, he is also bringing off Kovacic for Ivanusec.
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68. Italy are starting to ask questions of the Croatian defence.
Croatia just cannot get out of their own half currently.
The Azzurri seem to have taken it up a gear now.
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66. Italy try to thread passes through the Croatian defence.
The ricochet favours the Croats as it runs harmlessly through to the keeper.
That goal was just what this game needed.
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64. The pressure is really on Italy now.
Although they may still qualify, they would have a much tougher game in the knockout phase.
Croatia will just look to pick them off on the break now as they throw more players forward.
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HUNGARY’S 100th-minute match-winner has knocked Scotland out of Euro 2024.Earlier in the match the game was stopped after medics ran on to support Hungary striker Barnabas Varga following a collision with goalkeeper Angus Gunn.Sheets were brought out to cover Varga, with several team-mates including, Dominik Szoboszlai, seen in tears.The forward was quickly taken to Stuttgart Hospital.Hungary head coach Marco Rossi said post-match: “Barnabas Varga’s life is not in danger.”He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024.”
Match result: Scotland 0-1 Hungary
Scotland team: Gunn, Hendry, Hanley, McKenna, Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson, McTominay, McGinn, Adams
Hungary team: Gulacsi, Dardai, Orban, Botka, Bolla, Schafer, Styles, Kerkez, Sallai, Varga, Szoboszlai
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Hungary’s man of the match Roland Sallai recalled the ‘terrible moment’ suffered by teammate Barnabas Varga.
“It was terrible, it was a terrible moment,” he said.
“Fortunately he’s in a much better condition, he’s going to have to go for a minor operation probably, but he’s in a much better condition.
“We cross our fingers that he can return quickly.”
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THE BBC apologised for showing a replay of Barnabas Varga’s shocking injury during Scotland’s defeat to Hungary.
The striker was rushed to hospital following a clash with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
He received lengthy medical treatment on the pitch as the BBC attempted to avoid showing a replay of the incident.
Uefa decided to show a replay of the incident so the BBC cut away to a wide angle out of respect for the stricken player.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan explained Uefa broke their own protocol by showing the replay.
She said live on air: “We were as shocked as you when they replayed that incident.
“There are protocols around this kind of thing after Christian Eriksen three years ago and we were very surprised that Uefa decided to show that replay, which is why we cut away immediately to a wide angle as soon as we could.”
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Hungary’s players were in celebratory mood after their win against Scotland.
However, they had Barnabas Varga on their minds, following his horror injury.
They paraded his shirt as a tribute at the final whistle.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Varga’s will miss the rest of Euro 2024.
However, the positive news is that his coach Marco Rossi confirmed his life is not in danger.
Romano tweeted: “Hungary head coach Marco Rossi: “Barnabás Varga’s life is not in danger”. “He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024”.
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Barnabas Varga’s domestic club, Hungarian giants Ferencvaros, have taken to Twitter to inform followers that the striker is stable in a Stuttgart hospital.
Meanwhile, Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai was pictured at full time wearing Vargas’ shirt as a tribute to their injured teammate.

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Hungary’s goal scored by Kevin Csoboth in the 100th minute of the match was the latest ever in normal time of a European Championship match (timed at 99 minutes and 32 seconds).
The Scots had just 17 shots in total at Euro 2024. Since the group stage was introduced in 1980, that is the joint-fewest by a nation in the groups along with Northern Ireland at Euro 2016.

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The BBC have just announced that a statement from the Hungarian camp reveals that Barnabas Varga is conscious and stable in a Stuttgart hospital.
The forward was stretchered off in the second half amid worrying scenes following a collision inside the Scotland penalty area.
The Hungarian players created a human shield around the stricken striker at the time, and were then quick to pay tribute to him following Kevin Csoboth’s goal deep into stoppage time.

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Stoppage time goals in both games this evening mean that Germany win Group A and Scotland crash out by finishing bottom.
Unbeaten Switzerland follow the Germans through in second place with five points while Hungary now face a nervous wait to find out if three points will be enough for them to progress in third place.

Scotland 0-1 Hungary
Switzerland 1-1 Germany

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Scotland are beaten. Scotland are out. Scotland are heartbroken.
The final whistle is blown on Scotland’s summer, and they have come up short.
Beaten agonisingly in the final seconds, Steve Clarke’s side have finished bottom of Group A behind Germany, Switzerland and tonight’s victors Hungary.
It could have all been so different if Stuart Armstrong had been awarded a second half penalty, but in the end the toothless Scots were undone by devastating counter-attack.

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90+10. Scotland lose it right at the death!
With the seconds running down, the Scots win a corner and know it is their final chance.
The delivery from the left falls inside the area at the feet of Callum McGregor, who winds up for a shot that is magnificently blocked.
And then suddenly Hungary are away.
A brilliant ball right by Dominik Szoboszlai to Rollan Sallia – who looks offside – is taken to the byline, and then pulled back beautifully for substitute Kevin Csoboth to stroke home.
Wild celebrations at one end. Hearbreak and despair at the other.

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90+8. Hanley with the chance to win it! Saved by Gulacsi!
Was that the moment? That was the moment!
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90+6. McTominay slides a Morgan cross wide at the near post.
It’s probably Scotland’s best move of the night, but wouldn’t have counted as Morgan had set off too early down at the right.
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90+4. McGregor has a worthy crack at goal from outside the box, but sees it crash into a defender.
Meanwhile, Germany have netted a late equaliser against Switzerland in Frankfurt.
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90+2. Hungary are knocking on the door!
In the first couple of minutes of stoppage time, a Szoboszlai shot at the near post is saved by Gunn, Schafer heads wide, and then Csoboth pulls an effort on the break on to the far post.
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90. The board goes up to signal ten minutes of stoppage time.
There is still time. There is still hope.
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88. Lawrence Shankland has really added something to the Scotland attack since his introduction.
Meanwhile, Scotland captain Andy Robertson is off, and on comes Lewis Morgan as an extra forward.
The Red Bulls ace wasn’t even in the squad until a fortnight ago.
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86. Zsolt Nagy and Kevin Csoboth are on to strengthen the Hungary cause; the duo replace Milos Kerkez and Bendeguz Bolla.
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85. Five minutes to go. Five minutes plus a substantial amount of injury time, I’d imagine.
And forget the possibilities of two points being enough to get through, both teams need to win here.
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83. Steve Clarke throws caution to the wind – as much as Steve Clarke can throw caution to the wind.
The Scotland head coach throws on Kenny McLean and Ryan Christie for Anthony Ralston and Billy Gilmour,
It looks as though the Scots have gone to a back four.
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81. Scotland players, staff and fans cannot believe they didn’t get that penalty decision moments ago.
It’s not even clear if VAR had a second look at it.
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79. Stuart Armstrong goes down in the box after a tangle with Willi Orban!
That’s a penalty! Surely! The referee says no!
It was a lovely run through from the former Southampton midfielder, who was slightly held up before being wrestled and dragged to the floor by his marker.
Armstrong sits up and looks towards Facundo Tello, but the referee shakes his head and crosses his arms. Will VAR look into it?!

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77. Scotland win their first corner of the night!
Unfortunately, McTominay’s delivery from the right is poor and easily dealt with.
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76. John McGinn is a surprise departure as Steve Clarke shakes things up for the final quarter of an hour.
Stuart Armstrong is on in his place, and also on is Lawrence Shankland. The free-scoring strike replaces Che Adams.
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74. Burly striker Martin Adam is on for the injured Varga, and also on Attila Szalai for Marton Dudai.
Scotland are also preparing changes down below.
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