After a huge build up, it was something of a let down, and an introduction to these youngsters of the agony that comes as part of following our national team.
These P6B pupils at Denny Primary donned their national strips, wrapped themselves in flags and painted their faces with saltires as they cheered on the team – and they got right behind them from the kick-off..Alas, the Scots lost their opening game 2-0 to the Czech Republic, even conceding a goal lobbed from the halfway line.
Let’s hope for a better outcome!
1. Euro 2020: The hope and despair
Flying the flag ... and watching nervously as the game between Scotland and the Czech re[public gets underway at Hampden.
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2. Euro 2020: The hope and despair
Get in! The game certainly caught the imagination, and enthusiasm, of the youngsters at Denny Primary
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3. Euro 2020: The hope and despair
Getting right behind the team - youngsters with one of the many Scottish flags brought into the classroom for the big game.
(Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Euro 2020: The hope and despair
I can't look!
Another chance goes begging for the national team, and it's almost too much for some young fans!
(Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen