Scotland have qualified for the World Cup after a dramatic and thrilling 4-2 win over Denmark.
An epic tussle at the national stadium saw Scotland score stunning goals, lead twice before being pegged back, and finally enjoy two huge moments that put the seal on a return to the world’s biggest stage.
Scott McTominay gave Scotland an early lead with a sensational overhead kick before Rasmus Hojlund levelled from the spot.
Lawrence Shankland restored Scotland’s lead with a close range finish but Patrick Dorgu’s composed finish made it 2-2.
Scotland saw time running out but threw everything at the game, and Kieran Tierney scored what looked to be an incredible winner three minutes into injury time. But there was further joy for the Tartan Army when Kenny McLean scored from his own half to make it 4-2 and ensure that Scotland will be in the World Cup draw in December.
Steve Clarke had opted to make two changes from the side that lost in Greece on Saturday, bringing in Scott McKenna and Lyndon Dykes for Grant Hanley and Che Adams in his initial line-up. However, an injury to John Souttar in the warm-up brought Hanley back into the side.
In the build-up to the match, the head coach had spoken about the need for the Tartan Army to get behind the team from the first minute and to help the players deliver “something special”.
After a rousing national anthem, the crowd were ready for a night to remember and were treated to a great Hampden moment after just three minutes.
Scotland were on the front foot and enjoying possession on the right-hand side before Ben Gannon Doak put a cross into the box. McTominay anticipated the delivery, leapt high and executed a perfect bicycle kick with the power to leave Kasper Schmeichel as an onlooker as the ball found the bottom corner of the net.
That one moment shifted the balance of the whole campaign and left Denmark as the side chasing a goal. They picked themselves up quickly and soon began showing why they were the top seeds and favourites to win the group, with McKenna forced into two important blocks in as many minutes.