STEVE Clarke’s Scotland side have given the nation plenty of amazing nights over the past year, but perhaps none were more joyous than Monday’s.
The team put in their finest display in years to comprehensively defeat a Denmark squad who haven’t dropped a point, conceding only one goal, in their other nine World Cup qualifiers.
Che Adams and John Souttar were the heroes in a rip-roaring 2-0 win at a packed Hampden Park.
Fans and players alike took to social media to share their highlights from a special night.
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Before the stadium exploded with noise, there was a immaculately observed minute’s silence for two legends of the Scottish game, Walter Smith and Bertie Auld.
Fantastic minutes silence for both Walter Smith and Bertie Auld at Hampden Park for #Scotland pic.twitter.com/iHsBXzh1ll
— Jim Devine 🚩☮️ (@devinejames1967) November 15, 2021
It wasn’t long before the place was jumping, however.
Top of the group? Haven’t lost a game yet?
— Aaron Fraser (@AaronFraser37) November 15, 2021
Not a problem for Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army, get into them Scotland 🏴 pic.twitter.com/dlu2fmjxuH
Your support inside Hampden was unreal tonight!#SCODEN pic.twitter.com/flQ6sMHQmb
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 15, 2021
And the team were backed by some famous faces.
Nicola Sturgeon hailed the result as “absolutely magnificent”.
Absolutely magnificent @ScotlandNT #SCODEN #SCO https://t.co/3kK3Mrh0wR
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 15, 2021
Rockers Primal Scream also offered their congratulations.
Congratulations @ScotlandNation1 so proud of u all & Steve Clarke 🏴 pic.twitter.com/gdAQvB4LWP
— Primal Scream (@ScreamOfficial) November 16, 2021
Football pundit and National columnist Michael Stewart added: “The turnaround from Copenhagen to the night is incredible. A complete performance. Steve Clarke has really started to mould [sic] this side into a proper team that is capable of some top drawer stuff. Fantastic to see.”
The turnaround from Copenhagen to the night is incredible. A complete performance. Steve Clarke has really started to mould this side into a proper team that is capable of some top drawer stuff. Fantastic to see 🏴⚽️🏆
— Michael Stewart (@mstewart_23) November 15, 2021
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But of course the stars of the show are the players and coaches.
Che Adams was delighted with his stunning winner.
Wow! Special feeling.. thank you Hampden 😍💙🏴 pic.twitter.com/pHzRSB5H7x
— Ché Adams (@CheAdams_) November 15, 2021
But it's even better set to Pavarotti...
Ask and ye shall receive. https://t.co/s5BKWFEKP3 pic.twitter.com/rou5szY8yp
— Fearghas Kelly (@FearghasKelly) November 15, 2021
John Souttar, who has overcome brutal injuries to earn his place in the Scotland squad, reflected on an emotional night after scoring the winner.
An emotional John Souttar said his goal for Scotland against Denmark is a moment he'll remember for the rest of his life. https://t.co/ybY2sfX6si pic.twitter.com/iMAQGuiZBt
— STV Sport (@STVSport) November 15, 2021
And Steve Clarke, a man known for keeping his composure, couldn’t help but crack a smile.
This sums it up, my gaffer. Stevie Clarkes tartan army #scotland #steveclarke pic.twitter.com/o5uusWC6Ma
— 🏴fitbawpins🏴 (@fitbawpins) November 15, 2021
"We wanted to finish the campaign on a high and we've managed to do that."
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 15, 2021
Steve Clarke gives his assessment of tonight's fantastic victory at Hampden Park.#SCODEN pic.twitter.com/Iq6ZSln9IQ
Others put the victory into perspective on what was a historic night for the men’s national team.
Denmark in their World Cup qualifying group:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 15, 2021
✅ vs Israel
✅ vs Moldova
✅ vs Austria
✅ vs Scotland
✅ vs Faroe Islands
✅ vs Israel
✅ vs Moldova
✅ vs Austria
✅ vs Faroe Islands
❌ vs Scotland
The Tartan Army are the only team to beat the Euro 2020 semi-finalists. 👏 pic.twitter.com/FMGrDKf0X8
Steve Clarke Tartan Army
— ScotsAbroadPod (@ScotsAbroadPod) November 15, 2021
This team now has everything, the full squad & so many good players not even involved.
- First time we've won 6 in a row since 1930
- Most wins in Calendar Year
- Seeded play-off
- 2nd Seed for Euro2024 draw
Never been happier to be wrong! pic.twitter.com/VxiqMYuXJj
Bring on the play-offs!
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