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Tartan Army devastated at Stuttgart fan zone as Scotland’s Euros dream ends

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Tartan Army devastated at Stuttgart fan zone as Scotland’s Euros dream ends

Gutted fans who watched Scotland’s crushing 1-0 defeat from a makeshift fan zone in the centre of Stuttgart said they were just happy to be there.

Tens of thousands of ticketless fans watched on a huge screen at the city’s Stadtgarten as our Euro campaign came to a devastating end against Hungary with a last minute goal tonight.




The local authority managed to set up the spectacular area for the Tartan Army in just a number of days after confirming the Germany match against Switzerland would be shown at the city’s largest 30,000 capacity fan zone at the nearby Schlossplatz.

Scotland fans heading home after the Euros campaign ends. (Image: Daily Record)

There were fears many would miss out on watching the game due to the decision – but despite a huge number of Scots without tickets descending onto the city, there was space for everyone to watch the game.

The result means Scotland have now been sent home and speaking after the game Steven Presslie, 43, a police officer from Monkton, said: “It’s gutting. Really disappointing. It feels like a missed opportunity, but it’s still been an awesome experience.

Roland Sallai of Hungary is challenged by Grant Hanley of Scotland (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)

“This fan zone experience was great, just look at how many people are here. It was unreal to see how many Scots were in Germany. Even though we lost, it was still an amazing atmosphere.”

Retired fireman David Murdoch was at the makeshift fan zone with his wife Michelle, a 48-year-old finance manager from East Kilbride.

David Murdoch and Wife Michelle from East Kilbride(Image: DAILY RECORD)

David, 52, said: “It’s really disappointing to go out like that but we’ve had an amazing experience out here in Germany. I go all over the world but this has been the best trip ever.

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