England fans at the European Darts Open in Leverkusen had a unique reason to celebrate during finals’ night. A large group of supporters interrupted their enjoyment of the event to revel in the news of Scotland’s Euro 2024 exit. The Tartan Army’s misfortune did not receive sympathy from the fans, who made it clear that they were not backing the whole of Britain in Europe.
As the Scots saw both Group A results go against them, the England fans waved beers and tops above their heads in jubilation. Germany’s late equalizer against Switzerland denied Scotland the victory they needed. Shortly after, Hungary sealed Scotland’s fate with a winning goal during stoppage time.
The reaction from England fans in Leverkusen was one of delight. A chorus of “Scotland’s going home and England’s on the p***” echoed throughout the venue. Online revellers expressed their excitement, calling the night “absolutely superb.”
While this reaction may have been amusing for England fans, it may not bode well for the Three Lions’ hopes for support from the rest of Britain. In their own group finale against Slovenia, Gareth Southgate’s men need to secure a victory to avoid a match against Germany in the last 16. If England fails to deliver, they can expect an even more “arrowing experience” at the hands of some Scottish counterparts.
In other darts news, Dave Chisnall claimed his seventh European Tour title by defeating fellow Englishman Ross Smith in the final. Chisnall’s victory was hard-fought, as Smith managed to level the score from 6-3 down. However, Chisnall showcased his skill with finishes of 132 and 100 to secure the win. This triumph solidified Chisnall’s position as one of the top players in Europe, trailing only Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, and Peter Wright in terms of Euro titles.
Overall, the story of England fans celebrating Scotland’s Euro 2024 exit at a darts tournament highlights the intense rivalry between the two nations. While the banter and revelry may be entertaining for some, it also reveals the potential divide in support within Britain during major sporting events.