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Scotland's national stadium has witnessed numerous historic moments over its rich history dating back to 1903. Remember this game to the list. Scotland's protracted wait has ended. Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson, the midfielder, John McGinn; they are headed to the tournament. Along with them the defender, whose swerving effort from distance looked like it had clinched victory by the odd goal in five before Kenny McLean produced an more spectacular final goal.

Almost 27 years of heartache, during which the Scottish men's team have seen the World Cup from a distance, were erased as the Danish team suffered a loss in stoppage time. Grown men in kilts cried. The Danish chance in the upcoming tournament rests on playoff matches. The coach and a now ecstatic football nation can begin planning definite arrangements.

Researchers could develop papers on how on earth the team pulled off this. They looked down and out at times, as recently as the weekend when falling to defeat in Greece. It was almost as if someone, somewhere had decreed the Scots had waited quite enough for a World Cup return. The interventions of the defender and the midfielder were remarkable.

The Match Kicks Off

The night had reportedly started in tough fashion for the home side. The defender, who had been set to partner the centre-back in the back line, was injured in the warmup. Grant Hanley stepped in. All problem was dispelled within three minutes.

This was one of the most amazing finishes scored at Hampden in living memory.

The winger jinked and weaved on the wing. The Bournemouth winger’s lofted delivery was expected to be difficult for McTominay to handle. He was facing away from the net, for starters. Rather, McTominay launched himself into the air and executed an bicycle kick past the grasp of Kasper Schmeichel. This renowned venue erupted, not only in acknowledgment of the early lead but the special circumstances in which it arrived. Incredible.

Game Contest

The Scottish midfielder was playing like a player inspired. The young winger appeared electric. Scottish threat resonated in going on the offensive with great intensity; Craig Gordon denied from the Danish striker after the opposition forward was sent clean through. The offside flag was raised but Højlund could have survived a second check if needed. As Mikkel Damsgaard flashed a cross across the Scotland goal and the defender blocked well from Victor Froholdt, the Scots were in a contest to keep their advantage.

The winger had rattled the Danish team with his speed. It felt a big loss to the manager, at that point, as the player overstretched when attempting to block a pass. He left the scene on a medical cart after only 20 minutes.

The striker soon had the ball in the net but was called for a push on Aaron Hickey. By the half-hour, Scotland were playing extremely recklessly, a point highlighted as the defender deflected a midfielder shot just off target. But they reached the halftime unscathed. They were also robbed of a great chance of a additional goal, Rasmus Kristensen smartly fouling McGinn, receiving a booking, after the player took advantage of opposition mistakes.

Second Half Action

Højlund forced Gordon into a sharp, low save within 90 seconds of the second half. If Scotland were going to succeed, the remainder would seem like the decades since their last World Cup. Given the visitors only needed a tie, the flow of play right from the onset of the second period felt ominous for the home team. Scotland were managing – somewhat – in disrupting Denmark offensives but immediately handing the possession right back to the players in the away kit.

As the equaliser arrived, it came with the whiff of controversy associated.

The referee originally noticed no infringement with the captain's challenge on Gustav Isaksen on the angle of the penalty area. In fact, it seemed the player flung himself into the air. After being advised to check by the VAR, the referee awarded the penalty spot. Højlund blasted into the net. On the run of play, parity was the minimum Denmark merited but the hosts had reason to be angry about the circumstances.

Late Heroics

The only thing thrilling match lacked was a red card. It came on the hour, the defender's another infraction of the match on a marauding McGinn earning a second yellow card. Now Clarke twisted by bringing on the forwards one substitute and Che Adams.

The move was to pay dividends. The Danish defending of an inswinging midfielder corner was shambolic, letting the striker to finish. The substitute, introduced for his goal-scoring ability, showed exactly that. The opposition manager the coach, though, had cause to be angry at how simple it was.

The home team had no time to build on their advantage. Within three minutes, Patrick Dorgu stroked into the net after a teammate passed into his way 12 yards from goal. This time the defense were too careless.

Adams flicked a shot off target. The midfielder's curling attempt narrowly missed the upright. Then came the defender and a goal fit to win any match. The substitute sealed it: from the halfway line, no less.