Scotland have the chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a 2-0 win over Denmark.
Denmark came into the game on a 26-match unbeaten run in qualifiers. They were top of Group F after a nine-game winning run.
However, Scotland were also in good shape heading into the match after a belief-forging Euro 2020 campaign.
Scotland have now won 6 competitive games in a row for the first time since 1930. Scotland now enter into the playoffs, with a one-off semi final at home.
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“I get criticised for not smiling enough but if you can’t smile after a performance like that there would be something wrong with me,” Scotland manager Steve Clarke said. “I’m delighted everything came together. We played good football on the front foot to try and win the game. It’s a good night for us. I knew the players were confident and they showed it. We had to dig-in but we defended well although the legs went a bit towards the end. A great night with a great atmosphere.”
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“It was important to get the home semi-final. I took a little risk playing the boys who were on a yellow card but we wanted to finish on a high. We had a chance to win six competitive games in a row which isn’t easy to do. The boys wanted to do it and they showed it on the pitch.”
Scotland will find out who they play in the playoffs on Friday, November 26. Their semi final takes place at Hampden Park on March 24. The draw for the World Cup takes place on April 01.
