Scottish fans have been expressing their frustrations after their team was knocked out of Euro 2024 on Sunday afternoon following an agonizing last-minute loss to Hungary.
Steve Clarke’s side pushed for a late goal, with Grant Hanley hitting the post in injury time, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
Hungary would then turn the tide for the Scots, with Kevin Csoboth completing a sensational counterattack by firing a Roland Sallai pass into the back of the Scottish net to seal a 1-0 victory.
It was a disappointing end to the tournament for Scotland, who will finish last in Group A, after losing two matches and drawing one.
After the match, some Scottish fans expressed their criticism of their team, which only had one shot on goal during the match, while Hungary had five.
Scottish fans have expressed their frustrations after their team was eliminated from Euro 2024.
Steve Clarke’s side (pictured) suffered an agonizing late defeat to Hungary on Sunday night.
“Steve Clarke, I’m sorry son, but you’ve got to go, you’re a useless f***er, I’m sick of this shit,” one supporter told Mail Sport outside the MHPArena on Sunday night after the defeat. .
‘I spent about 10 thousand dollars to come here. It’s a fucking joke and you missed the mark. Outside.’
This means Scotland’s wait to reach the last 16 of a European Championship or World Cup will continue, with this being the 12th time the Scots have been sent off in the group stage of a major tournament.
Scotland began their Euro campaign with a 5-1 defeat to Germany but gave themselves a chance to seal a place in the last 16 after drawing against Switzerland last week.
Another fan gave a different view of Scotland’s form at this summer’s tournament, pointing to Scotland’s injury list as the reason Clarke’s team had an early exit.
“We’ve all come out and enjoyed it, the Hungarian fans have been fantastic. It’s a bit disappointing. That’s all,” the fan told Mail Sport.
“There are a lot of people who are angry, but I’m not angry; I just wish they had played a little better.”
‘Our injuries meant that five of our best players were out before today. Then (John) McGinn came out and (Andy) Robertson came out.”
When asked if the manager had made a mistake, the fan added: “No, no, no.” I always have faith in Stevie Clarke. She has us at two euros. When was the last time we were at the Euro Cup? 96. We were in the 98 World Cup.
One fan claimed Scotland’s performance was a “bloody joke” and added that he had spent “ten grand” to fly to Germany to watch his team.
Scotland has not qualified for the round of 16 of the European Championship or the World Cup in its last 12 tournaments.
Other fans believed that Scotland’s injury list during the tournament had been the cause of their problems.
Scotland had a chance of qualifying for the round of 16, but needed to beat Hungary and hope for other results in their favour.
“Whatever Stevie Clarke says, I’ll take it.”
Discussing why Scotland have struggled during this summer’s tournament and struggled to score goals, the fan added: “We didn’t get any shots either but I don’t think that’s the problem, what you’re forgetting is that Our list of injuries was very bad. We are not like England or Italy…’
He was then interrupted by another Scottish fan who said: “Steve Clarke out, hopeless”, to which the fan interviewed said: “Look, that’s just ridiculous.”
With 10 minutes remaining, Scotland’s Stuart Armstrong fell inside the Hungarian penalty area.
Referee Facundo Tello did not sanction the penalty with a VAR control that ruled in favor of the Argentine referee.
But after the match, Clarke was furious at the referee’s decision, stating: “The most important point of the game is the penalty kick.”
Kevin Csoboth (left) shattered any hopes Scotland had of reaching the last 16 after scoring in the 10th minute of stoppage time.
Clarke, meanwhile, criticized the referees for not penalizing Scotland in the second half.
“I don’t understand how VAR can see that and say it’s not a penalty. I have words to describe it, but I like my money.
Former England striker and BBC commentator Alan Shearer agreed that Scotland should have had a penalty.
“The prison decision was terrible,” he said. “For me it was a penalty all day.”
Clarke was also asked if he had spoken to the referee, and Clarke said: “What’s the point?”
‘He is from Argentina. Why isn’t he a European referee? I don’t understand why he is here and not in his country refereeing a match. That is just my opinion.’