Gemmill and Forsyth break down the right before the latter is fouled by the back-tracking Dutch. Gemmill, yelping like a Bee Gee about to go on stage, appeals for a foul and it's given but the Scots can't profit.

The small knot of Dutch fans inside the stadium pierce the stadium with a sustained barrage of singing: "Holland, Holland, Holland.."

Derek Fallon: "They will be basing film plots around that goal from Gemmill for years to come! #78Argentina"

Matt Richards: "Even if Scotland go out this time with all that talent I think they'll go far in future world cups. #78Argentina"

David Lundberg: "#78Argentina What a goal! If that had been scored by Cruyff people would be raving about it !!"

BBC Match Commentator David Coleman remarks on the tremendous pace at which this pulsating World Cup clash is being played at. The Scots continue to plug away in the search of goals; if only they could've played like this against Peru and Iran.

A little over 10 minutes remaining in Cordoba for Scotland to somehow find another two goals or prepare to head home.

Lance in Stourbridge: "Why do I keep checking the text to see if Scotland score another?#uncanny."

Andy: "What a game this is. We'll be talking about it for decades to come!"

Players on both sides are showing signs of fatigue and there is more space for respective counter attacks as they chase another goal.

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For three minutes there, Archie Gemmill's stunning goal looked to have put Scotland on their way to a sensational victory. But Rep's goal means Scotland need another two before the final whistle blows.

"We'll support you evermore," sing the Scotland fans. Could that Rep howitzer spell the end of their 1974 World Cup dream? Alan Rough flew through the air like a hairy Scottish missile but he couldn't prevent the thunderbolt from hitting the net, despite getting a mitt to it.

Probes: "That Archie Gemmill goal has gave me an idea for a movie about 4 guys who are nerdy trainspotters"

David Lundberg: "What a goal! If that had been scored by Cruyff people would be raving about it !!"

BBC match commentator David Coleman

"Dalglish momentarily had such an opening but didn't seem to have the confidence to go along with it."

Scotland need two goals again. Can Ally McLeod's men summon up the energy for another sustained assault on the Dutch penalty box? Hartford picks out Dalglish with a lovely lofted ball and there is clear daylight for the Scotland forward some 40 yards from goal but he lacks the pace to get away from Krul and is forced to lay a pass to Souness and a quick exchange between Rioch and Hartford is stopped by a Dutch handball on the edge of the penalty box.

A dagger through the heart of Scotland! With the Scots looking tired and sitting deep, Krul and Johnny Rep simply saunter forward, exchanging passes until the latter absolutely leathers a wonderful shot into the top corner from 25 yards. A hammer blow for the Scots!

BBC Match Commentator David Coleman

"The Dutch are really rocking. The signs have been there for some time; the Dutch are not happy and if the Scots can just keep their heads and discipline... They've got the the neutrals and everybody going for them..."

If Scotland can nab another goal and go on to win the World Cup then the reception at Prestwick when they return will make Elvis Presley's arrival at the Ayrshire airport all those years ago seem like a church picnic.

A close shave for Scotland… Substitute Boskamp swings in an inviting free kick after Buchan is penalised for an over-zealous shoulder charge on Jansen. Rough comes off his line but is swiping at thin air and the ball is headed awkwardly wide by Kennedy. The skipper puffs his cheeks in relief since that only cleared the post by a matter of inches. We're fumbling with the heart pills here...

BBC Match Commentator David Coleman

"A brilliant individual goal from this hard, little professional has put Scotland in dreamland! The miracle is beginning to happen. Scotland need one more to qualify."

Stop the bus! That is simply magnificent… Dalglish is crowded out as he tries to make progress on the right side of the penalty area and Archie Gemmill is there to gather the scraps, gliding past the lunging duo of Jansen and Krul then putting Suurbier on the seat of his pants as he cuts into the box.

Suddenly, the goal opens up and the wee midfielder is a picture of calm as he gently lofts the ball beyond advancing keeper Jongloed and into the far corner. Take a bow wee Archie, one of the great World Cup goals!

Lance in Stourbridge: "Why do I keep checking the text to see if Scotland score another?#uncanny."

Ross Cowie: "Game is losing momentum. Feel like Scotland need something really special to get another goal."