Scotland’s evening worsened dramatically as Ryan Porteous was sent off for a reckless challenge on Ilkay Gundogan in their Euro 2024 opener. The defender’s high tackle on Gundogan’s ankle in the box compounded Scotland’s woes, as they were already trailing 2-0 after early goals from Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala.
The rash decision by the Watford center-back in the 42nd minute saw him dismissed following a lengthy VAR check, and Germany was awarded a penalty. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz calmly converted, putting Germany 3-0 up before half-time. Fans reacted strongly on social media, condemning Porteous’s challenge. Comments ranged from calling it “the worst tackle ever seen” to labeling it “disgusting.”
Scotland had earlier escaped a penalty scare when a foul on Jamal Musiala was ruled just outside the box by VAR. However, their struggles continued in the second half, with Niclas Fullkrug adding a fourth for Germany. Despite a brief moment of hope when Antonio Rudiger scored an own goal, Emre Can sealed Germany’s 5-1 victory in added time.
A horror tackle from Ryan Porteous sees him red carded 🔴
The opening game of #Euro2024 is slowly turning into a nightmare for Scotland pic.twitter.com/p6MLpx02QS
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 14, 2024
R. Porteous
Ryan Porteous
ScotlandThis season he played in total 37 times for 3026 minutes for Championship.
R. Porteous scored 3 goals for Watford. He procured 3 assists. He received 14 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 15th in Championship. In the last match Watford lost 3-1 against Middlesbrough.
Watford performance and stats
Watford is currently 15th in the Championship with 56 points.
In the last 46 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 17 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Watford lost 3-1 against Middlesbrough.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 61 goals and conceding 61.
