Scotland come up clutch – analysispublished at 08:41 GMT
08:41 GMT
Scotland 4-2 Denmark
Amy Canavan
BBC Sport Scotland
The long, long wait is over. Breathe. Cry. Soak it all in. It’s happened. And in the most extraordinary of manners.
Minutes before the first ball was kicked on this ridiculous night, John Souttar pulled up injured in the warm-up. Grant Hanley, step up.
It was far from ideal, but far from disruptive as McTominay scored arguably the most sensational goal ever scored in a Scotland shirt minutes later.
A debate on that can be had at a later date, Archie Gemmill…
It was the sign of a squad who were ready to rise to the challenge so many thought they might shirk at again.
They were aggressive, for the first real time this campaign, from the off. But then, they retreated as Denmark dominated. As might be expected from serial major tournament participants.
The loss of the gallus Ben Gannon-Doak to injury was a blow, but Scotland rallied.
The equaliser was deserved, but Scotland were far from down and out… not for the first time this campaign. This immortal bunch will be long known for their fight, among other things.
The fans have long called for Clarke to send on Scotland’s most potent striker in Shankland. And his introduction was rewarded and Hampden erupted once more, before it was sat back down by Dorgu.
How the spine-tingling stoppage-time at this grand old place will be spoke about in years to come. Something special happened.
All in all, this was far from a vintage campaign from Scotland, even from Clarke’s Scotland. But they came up clutch. The Scotland way.