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Scotland's national stadium has been the stage for numerous historic events throughout its illustrious history since 1903. Include this one to the record. The Scottish protracted wait is over. The manager, the captain, Scott McTominay, John McGinn; they are headed to the tournament. Along with them Kieran Tierney, whose curling strike from distance appeared to clinched the win by the odd goal in five until the substitute executed an even more stunning final goal.

Nearly 30 years of frustration, during which the Scottish men's team have seen men’s World Cups from a distance, were obliterated as the Danish team suffered defeat in injury time. Grown men in traditional dress wept. The Danish chance in the upcoming event hinges on qualifiers. The coach and a now ecstatic country can begin planning solid plans.

Researchers could develop work on how on earth the team pulled off this. They appeared finished at times, as recently as the weekend when suffering a loss in Greece. It was like fate had predetermined the Scots had waited long enough for a place in the tournament. The actions of Tierney and the midfielder were extraordinary.

The Game Unfolds

The match had reportedly started in challenging fashion for Scotland. John Souttar, who had been set to play alongside the centre-back in central defence, was injured in the warmup. Grant Hanley filled in. Any sense of problem was dispelled in the first few minutes.

It was among the most wondrous strikes delivered at Hampden in living memory.

Ben Gannon-Doak jinked and weaved on the wing. The Bournemouth winger’s arched cross was expected to be difficult for McTominay to control. He was with his back to the net, for starters. Rather, he launched himself into the air and planted an scissor kick beyond the grasp of the goalkeeper. This historic old place exploded, not simply in recognition of the first goal but the remarkable situation in which it came. Incredible.

Midfield Struggle

The Scottish midfielder was playing like a man possessed. Gannon-Doak seemed explosive. Scottish danger shone in attacking too ferociously; the goalkeeper saved from the Danish striker after the Denmark forward was in alone. The offside flag was up but he might have been onside a further inspection if needed. As a Danish player flashed a cross across the Scotland area and McKenna deflected well from another attacker, the Scots were in a fight to maintain their advantage.

The winger had unnerved the Danish team with his speed. It felt a big blow to the manager, at that point, as the Bournemouth man overstretched when trying to block a pass. He departed the field on a medical cart after only 20 minutes.

Højlund soon had the goal in the net but was called for a push on Aaron Hickey. By the half-hour, Scotland were living far too recklessly, a fact highlighted as Hanley deflected a midfielder shot narrowly wide. But they reached the break still ahead. They were even robbed of a great opportunity of a two-goal lead, Rasmus Kristensen smartly taking out the midfielder, receiving a yellow card, after the midfielder capitalised on opposition mistakes.

Second Half Drama

Højlund made Gordon into a quick, low stop within a minute and a half of the second half. If the Scots were going to do this, the remainder would be like the long wait since World Cup participation. Considering Denmark only required a draw, the direction of play from the start of the half felt threatening for the home team. Scotland were managing – partially – in breaking up Danish attacks but immediately handing the possession back to those in red.

When the equaliser arrived, it came with the whiff of dispute attached.

The official originally saw no foul with Robertson tackle on the winger on the edge of the penalty area. Indeed, it appeared the player flung himself into the ground. After being instructed to check by the VAR, the referee awarded the spot. Højlund drilled into the net. On the run of play, parity was the minimum the away side deserved but Scotland had reason to be angry about the decision.

Final Heroics

The only thing action-packed match lacked was a red card. It came on the hour, Kristensen another infraction of the night on a marauding midfielder bringing a second yellow card. Then the coach twisted by throwing on the strikers one substitute and Che Adams.

The move was to prove effective. The Danish defending of an inswinging Lewis Ferguson corner was poor, letting the striker to finish. The Hearts frontman, brought on for his attacking prowess, produced precisely that. The Danish head coach Brian Riemer, though, had reason to be upset at how simple it was.

Scotland had little time to build on their lead. Within a short time, Patrick Dorgu stroked home after Andreas Christensen passed into his path from close range from goal. This time Scotland were too generous.

Adams flicked a header wide. McGinn curling shot narrowly missed the post. Then came Tierney and a goal capable of win the game. McLean provided the finish: from the halfway line, indeed.