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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Hampden Park

Switzerland’s Rodríguez and Elvedi punish Scotland after Hendry’s early red card

Ricardo Rodríguez scores Switzerland’s first goal  against Scotland in the Nations League.
Ricardo Rodríguez curls home Switzerland’s 12th-minute opener. Photograph: Alan Rennie/Shutterstock

Switzerland have responded exceptionally well after allegations of capers involving vaccination certificates that threatened to overshadow this international window. Make that six points out of six for Murat Yakin’s stylish team. Switzerland look comfortably capable of breezing out of Group B1 in the Nations League. They have not even played at home yet. Granit who?

Sébastien Pocognoli, conversely, has been left to ponder one step forward and umpteen back. Scotland’s second half in Slovenia at the weekend provided hope to the new manager and a supporter base who want to enter a brave new world. Age old, troublesome flaws remain.

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