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Scotland's national stadium has witnessed numerous historic moments throughout its illustrious history dating back to 1903. Remember this one to the record. Scotland's protracted wait has concluded. The manager, Andy Robertson, the midfielder, John McGinn; you shall go to the ball. Along with them Kieran Tierney, whose bending shot from distance looked like it had sealed victory by the odd goal in five before Kenny McLean delivered an more spectacular clincher.

Nearly three decades of frustration, during which the Scottish men's team have seen the global tournament from the sidelines, were wiped away as Denmark fell to a loss in added time. Supporters in traditional dress cried. The Danish participation in the upcoming tournament rests on qualifiers. The coach and a suddenly ecstatic Scottish football community can prepare definite arrangements.

Academics could produce papers on how on earth Scotland pulled off this. They seemed defeated at moments, as recently as the weekend when falling to a loss in Athens. It was as though fate had decided the Scottish team had endured sufficient for a return to the World Cup. The interventions of Tierney and McLean were extraordinary.

The Match Kicks Off

The evening had supposedly opened in difficult circumstances for the home side. John Souttar, who had been due to partner the centre-back in central defence, was hurt in the warmup. His replacement took his place. All problem was forgotten in the opening moments.

This was some of the most spectacular goals produced at the stadium in recent times.

Ben Gannon-Doak maneuvered on the wing. His floated cross ought to have been challenging for McTominay to control. He was facing away from goal, to begin with. Rather, he launched himself into the sky and landed an overhead kick beyond the grasp of Kasper Schmeichel. This famous stadium erupted, not just in acknowledgment of the first goal but the unique circumstances in which it came. Amazing.

Midfield Contest

The Scottish midfielder was performing like a player inspired. Gannon-Doak seemed electric. The home team's danger shone in attacking too ferociously; Craig Gordon saved from Rasmus Højlund after the opposition forward was sent clean through. The assistant's flag was raised but Højlund might have been onside a second check if it had been necessary. As Mikkel Damsgaard sent a ball across the Scotland area and the defender deflected effectively from Victor Froholdt, the Scots were in a fight to hold their lead.

Gannon-Doak had rattled the Danish team with his speed. It felt a major loss to the manager, at that point, as the Bournemouth man strained when trying to block a pass. He left the pitch on a medical cart after just the first half.

The striker shortly had the ball in the net but was called for a push on the defender. By the 30-minute mark, Scotland were living very on the edge, a fact further emphasised as Hanley deflected a midfielder drive narrowly off target. Yet Scotland reached the break still ahead. They were also denied of a great chance of a additional goal, Rasmus Kristensen smartly taking out the midfielder, earning a yellow card, after the midfielder capitalised on Danish slackness.

Second Half Drama

The attacker forced the keeper into a sharp, down save within the opening moments of the restart. If Scotland were going to succeed, the half would be like the 27 years since their last World Cup. Considering Denmark only required a draw, the flow of play right from the onset of the half felt worrying for the hosts. They were managing – partially – in breaking up Danish attacks but immediately giving the ball back to those in red.

As the tying goal came, it came with the hint of cordite attached.

The referee originally saw no foul with the captain's tackle on Gustav Isaksen on the edge of the penalty area. Indeed, it appeared the player flung himself into the air. After being advised to look again by the video assistant referee, the referee awarded the spot. Højlund blasted into the net. On the overall play, the equalizer was the minimum the away side merited but Scotland had reason to be upset about the decision.

Late Drama

All this exciting game lacked was a red card. It arrived on the 60-minute mark, the defender's another infraction of the night on a attacking McGinn bringing a second yellow card. Now the coach twisted by bringing on the forwards one substitute and another.

This decision was to work out. Denmark's marking of an inswinging midfielder corner was shambolic, letting the striker to strike. The Hearts frontman, introduced for his attacking prowess, demonstrated exactly that. The opposition manager Brian Riemer, though, had reason to be furious at how straightforward it was.

The home team had no time to extend their advantage. Within three minutes, a Danish player placed home after a teammate laid into his way from close range from the net. This time Scotland were too careless.

The striker directed a header wide. The midfielder's bending shot just missed the upright. Enter the defender and a strike worthy to win any match. The substitute provided the finish: from the halfway line, indeed.