Callum McGregor is well aware that Scotland missed a golden opportunity to make it to the knockout stage of a European Championship for the first time. Kevin Csoboth’s dramatic goal in the 100th minute sealed Hungary’s victory in Stuttgart.
Despite the unwavering support of the Tartan Army throughout the Group A matches, Scotland failed to secure a win and were eliminated from the competition in a rather underwhelming fashion. McGregor sympathizes with the fans’ disappointment, but he believes that setbacks like this are necessary for long-term improvement.
In a post-match interview, McGregor expressed his feelings about the missed opportunity, saying, “It’s a tough pill to swallow. We had high hopes and expectations, but the ball just didn’t bounce our way tonight. We knew we needed a win, and unfortunately, we were caught out on the counter-attack. It was a bitter ending to our campaign.”
Acknowledging the team’s lack of success in recent tournaments, McGregor emphasized the importance of learning from defeats in order to progress. Despite the disappointment, he highlighted the team’s confidence and determination, acknowledging Hungary’s strong performance and their ability to capitalize on key moments.
As Scotland continues to strive for success on the international stage, McGregor remains hopeful that this experience will serve as a valuable lesson for the team moving forward.
