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Scotland's national stadium has hosted numerous historic moments throughout its rich history since 1903. Include this one to the record. Scotland's protracted absence has ended. Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson, the midfielder, John McGinn; you shall go to the ball. So too Kieran Tierney, whose bending shot from outside the box looked like it had sealed success in a five-goal thriller until Kenny McLean produced an even more spectacular clincher.

Almost 30 years of frustration, during which the Scottish men's team have watched men’s World Cups from the sidelines, were obliterated as Denmark suffered defeat in added time. Grown men in traditional dress wept. The Danish chance in next summer’s tournament hinges on qualifiers. The coach and a suddenly ecstatic country can start making solid plans.

Researchers could produce papers on how on earth the team accomplished this. They looked down and out at points, as recently as Saturday when falling to a loss in Athens. It was as though fate had decreed the Scots had endured sufficient for a World Cup return. The actions of Tierney and the midfielder were incredible.

The Game Begins

The night had apparently opened in difficult circumstances for Scotland. The defender, who had been set to partner the centre-back in the back line, was injured in the warmup. Grant Hanley stepped in. All problem was dispelled in the first few minutes.

It was one of the most wondrous strikes scored at the stadium in living memory.

Ben Gannon-Doak maneuvered on the right. His floated delivery ought to have been difficult for the midfielder to navigate. He was with his back to goal, to begin with. Rather, McTominay launched himself into the air and executed an bicycle kick past the reach of the goalkeeper. This famous old place exploded, not just in acknowledgment of the early lead but the unique context in which it arrived. Amazing.

Midfield Struggle

McTominay was playing like a player inspired. Gannon-Doak looked explosive. Scottish offense was evident in pushing forward with great intensity; the goalkeeper saved from Rasmus Højlund after the opposition forward was through on goal. The offside flag was raised but he could have been onside a further inspection were it required. As a Danish player flashed a ball across the Scottish area and the defender deflected effectively from Victor Froholdt, the Scots were in a contest to maintain their lead.

Gannon-Doak had unnerved the Danish team with his quickness. It felt a big loss to the manager, then, as the Bournemouth man overstretched when attempting to stop a cross. He departed the field on a medical cart after only the opening period.

The striker shortly had the goal in the net but was called for a push on Aaron Hickey. By the 30-minute mark, Scotland were playing far too on the edge, a fact underscored as the defender deflected a midfielder shot narrowly off target. But they reached the break unscathed. They were even denied of a excellent chance of a second goal, Rasmus Kristensen cleverly fouling the midfielder, receiving a yellow card, after the midfielder took advantage of Danish mistakes.

Final Period Drama

Højlund made Gordon into a quick, down stop in a minute and a half of the second half. If the Scots were going to qualify, the half would be like the long wait since their last World Cup. Given the visitors only required a draw, the direction of play from the start of the half felt threatening for the hosts. They were managing – partially – in breaking up Danish offensives but promptly giving the possession right back to those in red.

When the equaliser was scored, it came with the scent of dispute attached.

The referee originally saw no infringement with Robertson tackle on the winger on the edge of the penalty area. In fact, it seemed Isaksen flung himself into the ground. After being advised to review by the video assistant referee, the referee pointed to the penalty spot. The striker smashed into the net. On the overall play, parity was the least the away side merited but the hosts had reason to be angry about the decision.

Late Drama

The only thing thrilling encounter lacked was a dismissal. It came on the hour, Kristensen another infraction of the night on a attacking midfielder bringing a second yellow card. Now the coach made a change by bringing on the forwards one substitute and Che Adams.

The move was to pay dividends. Denmark's defending of an inswinging midfielder corner was poor, letting the striker to strike. The Hearts frontman, introduced for his predatory instinct, showed exactly that. The Danish head coach Brian Riemer, however, had reason to be furious at how simple it was.

The home team had no time to build on their advantage. In a short time, Patrick Dorgu slotted home after a teammate passed into his way 12 yards from the net. This time Scotland were overly generous.

The striker directed a header wide. McGinn curling attempt just missed the post. Enter the defender and a goal worthy to win the contest. The substitute added gloss: from the center circle, indeed.