Scotland vs Denmark LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, final score and reaction tonight
Follow all the fallout live from Hampden Park
Scotland boosted their hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a memorable 2-0 win over group-winners Denmark on Monday evening.
The Danes had won all nine of their qualifiers and already booked their place in Qatar ahead of the clash at Hampden Park, but it was Steve Clarke’s side who were on the front foot from the outset. The Scots were seeking a sixth successive victory and deservedly found the breakthrough 10 minutes before half-time when a well-worked corner saw Liam Cooper nod the ball back for John Souttar to head home from close range. Denmark struggled to conjure up any clear-cut openings, with Andreas Cornelius coming closest from a header smartly saved by Craig Gordon – although the flag later went up for an earlier offside.
The visitors pressed for an equaliser in the second half but could not find a way through a resilient Scotland defence. Andreas Skov Olsen tested Gordon in the 83rd minute as his low shot was parried away, then substitute Mikael Uhre failed to make proper contact with the ball when it bounced down in front of him inside the Scotland box, his effort gathered by Scotland’s No1.
Scotland’s three points were sealed moments later when Che Adams was played through by Southampton teammate Stuart Armstrong and the Saints striker swept home beyond the despairing dive of Kasper Schmeichel. The victory means Scotland will now be seeded for the World Cup play-offs next March, and they will host their semi-final fixture.
Follow all the post-match reaction from Scotland vs Denmark below.
Scotland 0-0 Denmark
3 mins: Hampden Park is absolutely rocking this evening. It’s not hard to work out what they think of this Scotland team. Clarke has created a buoyant mood around the national side.
John McGinn wins himself a free-kick in the early exchanges, battling and fighting for the ball with Vestergaard.
Scotland 0-0 Denmark
1 min: KICK OFF! Away we go at Hampden Park as the hosts get us underway.
The players and fans pay tribute to Walter Smith and Bertie Auld with a minute’s silence before the match.
Scotland vs Denmark
Almost ready to go at Hampden Park. A quick reminder of the two teams.
Scotland vs Denmark
Che Adams found the back of the net last time out against Moldova. Can he do the same against much better opposition this evening?
Scotland vs Denmark
Kick-off is just 10 minutes away at Hampden Park and the crowd are beginning to find their voice ahead of Scotland’s final World Cup qualifier for Qatar 2022.
Can Steve Clarke’s men live up to the hype they have created from five successive wins?
Scotland vs Denmark
There is one thing on the line tonight. If Scotland win they can secure themselves a home draw for the semi-finals of the play-offs in March.
Could prove crucial.
Scotland vs Denmark
Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand has masterminded a generation of Danish players who can legitimately call themselves one of the best sides in Europe.
The real test will come next year when they head to the World Cup. But they could not have done any more in this qualification campaign. If they win tonight, they will be the only side to finish with maximum points.
Scotland vs Denmark
Elsewhere tonight:
- San Marino vs England
- Northern Ireland vs Italy
- Switzerland vs Bulgaria
- Austria vs Moldova
- Israel vs Faroe Islands
- Albania vs Andorra
- Poland vs Hungary
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland have won five World Cup qualifiers in a row, a run that stretches back to their defeat against Denmark at the beginning September.
Since then, they have beaten Moldova twice, Austria, Israel and the Faroe Islands in a superb run of results for Steve Clarke’s men.
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