Scotland secured a spot on the World Cup finals for the primary time since 1998 after a exceptional 4-2 victory over Denmark, scoring twice in stoppage time on an unforgettable evening at Hampden Park.
Substitute Kieran Tierney restored Scotland’s lead within the 93rd minute with a robust strike from exterior the field. Moments later, Kenny McLean sealed the victory with a surprising effort from the midway line over Kasper Schmeichel.
Scotland completed prime of Group C with 13 factors, two forward of Denmark. The victory ensures Steve Clarke’s staff will compete at subsequent 12 months’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Denmark, needing solely a draw to qualify mechanically, should now undergo the play-offs.
Clarke praised his squad’s resilience and the standard of their targets, calling Scott McTominay’s third-minute overhead kick the perfect he has ever seen. The Napoli midfielder’s acrobatic effort gave Scotland an early benefit earlier than Rasmus Hojlund equalised from the penalty spot within the second half.
Denmark have been diminished to 10 males shortly after, permitting Scotland to regain management. Lawrence Shankland put the hosts forward from a nook, however Patrick Dorgu levelled once more for the guests earlier than Scotland’s late surge sealed the win.
Captain Andy Robertson mentioned the dramatic efficiency mirrored the spirit of the squad, noting the emotional weight of reaching the World Cup after practically three many years.
