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 vs Denmark
Ally McCoist in the house at Hampden Park for the game this evening. A living legend, I think we can all agree.
Scotland vs Denmark
Denmark have conceded just one goal in their six games since losing to England in semi-finals of Euro 2020.
The Dane’s have won all their matches since the summer and come into this one in scintillating form.
Scotland vs Denmark
When the two sides met back in September Denmark were able to win 2-0 thanks to two goals in as many minutes.
Strikes from Daniel Wass and Joakim Maehle gave the Dane’s another solid victory as they continue to build on their semi-final run at the European Championships in the summer.
World Cup Qualification table
Here is the table heading into tonight’s game. Denmark have secured their place in Qatar as the group winners and Scotland have already clinched a play-off place.
But can the Scots clinch a famous win tonight?
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland are looking to keep their positive form going with another impressive display tonight. Will they prevent Denmark from making it 10 wins out of 10 in this World Cup qualifying campaign?
Scotland vs Denmark
Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Vestergaard, Kjaer, Christensen, Kristensen, Wass, Jonsson, Maehle, Skov Olsen, Cornelius, Bruun Larsen.
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland bench: Clark, McLaughlin, Ralston, Porteous, McKenna, Armstrong, Turnbull, Nisbet, Ferguson, Brown, McLean.
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland XI: Gordon, O’Donnell, Souttar, Robertson, Tierney, McGinn, McGregor, Adams, Christie, Gilmour, Cooper.
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland welcome Denmark to Hampden Park this evening as Steve Clarke’s side look to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note, having already sealed a place in the play-offs ahead of next winter’s tournament in Qatar.
Scotland’s 2-0 victory over Moldova on Friday ensured Clarke’s team will finish in second place in Group F, with tonight’s opponents Denmark guaranteed to win the pool. The Danes have won all nine of their qualifying fixtures, having beaten Scotland 2-0 in Copenhagen back in September – though the scoreline could have been much more lopsided against the Scots. Still, this is no dead-rubber for Scotland, who are now aiming to finish as one of the six best second-placed sides, which would give them a seeding in next March’s play-off games. A result here could significantly boost Scotland’s hopes of achieving a home semi-final draw in those play-offs, so Clarke and his players will be keen for a sharp performance in front of the Hampden Park faithful this evening.
Scotland’s presence at Euro 2020 this summer marked their first appearance at a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, so qualifying for Qatar 2022 would see them play at a world championship for the first time in 24 years.
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