Scotland halt England to earn goalless draw in EURO 2020

Match ends 0-0 in London

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Scotland played to a goalless draw Friday against rivals England in a UEFA EURO 2020 Group D clash in London.

In the 12th minute at Wembley Stadium, a header by English defender John Stoneschit the goalpost.

The first half ended 0-0.

Scotland were close to scoring in the 62nd minute.

English defender Reece James blocked Scottish forward Lyndon Dykes shot in the area, clearing the ball off the goal line.

Near the end of the match, Scotland was in trouble when a big scramble occurred in their penalty area.

Both team players fought hard in the Scottish box to kick the ball but the Scots cleared the danger.

So, Scotland managed to withstand English pressure to get one point in London.

Scottish central midfielder Billy Gilmour was named the man of the match.

Czech Republic are leading Group D with 4 points after the second matches.

England also have 4 points.

Croatia and Scotland have one point each ahead of the third matchday.

In the next fixtures, Croatia will face Scotland in Glasgow and Czech Republic will take on England in London. The matches will be held on June 22.



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