19.11.2025 11:26
The leadership battle in Group C of the World Cup Qualifiers between Scotland and Denmark was breathtaking. In a match where a total of 6 goals were scored, two late goals carried Scotland to the World Cup after 28 years. Kenny McLean's goal from midfield in stoppage time was the highlight of the match.
Scotland started the match quickly, finishing the first half ahead, but Denmark equalized in the second half. The struggle continued at 1-1 for a long time, while Denmark was reduced to 10 men in the 61st minute after Rasmus Kristensen received a second yellow card.
DENMARK EQUALIZED WITH 10 MEN
Despite being a man down, Denmark did not lose their grip on the game, responding to Scotland's goal by Shankland in the 78th minute with a goal from Patrick Dorgu in the 82nd minute, bringing the score to 2-2.
HISTORY WAS MADE IN EXTRA TIME
The extra minutes changed the fate of the match. Scotland took the lead again in the 90+3rd minute. In the 90+9th minute, with an unforgettable goal from midfield, the difference increased to two, and the match ended 4-2. This goal became the most talked-about moment of the night.
CRITICAL MOMENTS OF THE MATCH
Scotland's star player Scott McTominay lifted the crowd with a bicycle kick goal just 3 minutes into the match. Denmark equalized to 1-1 with a penalty goal from Rasmus Höjlund in the 57th minute. After Kristensen's red card, Scotland took control of the game, achieving a historic victory with goals from Tierney and Kenny McLean in the extra minutes.
WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION AFTER 28 YEARS
With this result, Scotland topped the group with 13 points and qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Denmark, remaining at 11 points, advanced to the Play-Offs. The match was recorded as one of the games that entered the history of the qualifiers, both for its score and its dramatic ending.
Here is that goal;