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Scotland suffer heavy Nations League defeat to Switzerland after early red card

Scotland were defeated 3-0 by Switzerland in their Nations League match, playing almost 80 minutes with 10 men after Jack Hendry's early red card.

  • Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland in the Nations League.
  • Jack Hendry received a red card early in the match, leading to a penalty for Switzerland.
  • Switzerland have secured six points from six in their Nations League Group B1 campaign.

Scotland endured a tough night in the Nations League, falling to a 3-0 defeat against Switzerland. The home side played the majority of the match with 10 men after defender Jack Hendry was sent off in the first half for a foul on Dan Ndoye, which also resulted in a penalty. Ricardo Rodríguez converted the spot-kick from 19 yards, putting Switzerland ahead.

Switzerland extended their lead when Nico Elvedi flicked home from a corner. The visitors continued to dominate, with Zeki Amdouni adding a third goal that flew into the roof of the net via goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

The result marks a challenging start for new Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli, whose team has now scored only once in five games. Switzerland, meanwhile, have maintained a perfect record of six points from six in Group B1, following up a strong World Cup performance with another comfortable win.

Scotland's upcoming trip to North Macedonia is now seen as important as Pocognoli aims to rally his team.

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