Scotland are out of the 1978 World Cup
FT: Scotland 3-2 Netherlands
Rensenbrink scores from the spot
Dalglish and Gemmill twice reply for Scotland
Rep's goal left Scots needing two more
Watch game again on Red Button Mon 9 June, 22:30
Image source, SNSJoe Jordan scored this opener for Scotland against Peru last Saturday in Cordoba. Can the big Man United striker find the back of the net again against the beaten finalists in the 1974 World Cup...without the Dutch responding like the Peruvians did?
Netherlands goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed is the oldest player at the 1978 World Cup and will turn the tender age of 38 this year...
Worrying signs for the Dutch as Johan Neeskens goes down with an injury and the Barcelona star is being stretchered off. Johan Boskamp will be his replacement...
The Scots, emboldened by that early chance, are surging forward but are being frustrated by a disciplined Dutch defence playing a very effective offside trap. Encouraging signs, though, that today could see them produce something special...
Now, we often hear that sport and politics shouldn't mix, but it's worth pondering the effect of today's result on the referendum vote on Scottish devolution in March 1979.
Archie Gemmill, his wee arms and legs going like pistons, slaloms beyond a couple of Dutch challenges as the Scots continue to press. It's been a positive start by Ally MacLeod's men.
Commentator David Coleman
"What a difference that might've made. Four minutes gone and Scotland hit the bar. It all looks so much more positive."
Scotland come agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock. Graeme Souness crosses for Bruce Rioch to head beyond Jan Jongbloed but is denied by the crossbar. The Dutch goal survives, just...
Joe Jordan and Asa Hartford combine before the latter screws his shot wide of goal. "Encouraging signs, " purrs commentator David Coleman.
If you have any photos that can match this one from young Scotland fan Colin Wallace for its sheer gorgeousness, we'd love to see them.
With Ally MacLeod's men needing to win by three clear goals, the dilemma will be trying to score but not committing too many men forward.
The Dutch are pinging the ball about with aplomb but the Scots are keeping their defensive shape.
We're under way!
The sun is shining and Scotland keeper Alan Rough is sporting a snazzy blue baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun and prevent that billowing shag atop his head from running wild and blocking the powerful rays...
Scotland captain Bruce Rioch and Dutch skipper Ruud Krol trade pennants and hand-shakes. The pitch looks in tremendous shape; ideal conditions for a World Cup encounter. How are the nerves?
Image source, SNSCan you spot some other fine hairstyles in the Scotland 1978 World Cup squad? Back row, left to right: Donnie McKinnon (trainer), Bruce Rioch (Derby Co), Don Masson (Derby Co), John Blackley (Newcastle Utd), Gordon McQueen (Manchester Utd), Bobby Clark (Aberdeen), Jim Stewart (Middlesborough), Alan Rough (Partick Thistle), Joe Jordan (Manchester Utd), Tom Forsyth (Rangers), Stuart Kennedy (Aberdeen), Derek Johnstone (Rangers), Alistair MacLeod (Manager). Front row, left to right: Hugh Allan (physiotherapist), Willie Johnstone (West Brom), Danny McGrain (Celtic), Kenny Dalgleish (Liverpool), Archie Gemmill (Notts Forest), Sandy Jardine (Rangers), Joe Harper (Aberdeen), Asa Hartford
The Scottish players looking pensive and goalkeeper Alan Rough sporting a prodigious head of hair that wouldn't be out of place in a Boney M video...
It's the National Anthems first, and here's God Save The Queen...
Moments away from kick-off in Cardoza, can Scotland do it? Hang onto your hats, the teams trot out onto the pitch.
Bency: "I like MacLeod, but I think the manager at St. Mirren may be one for the future.... #78Argentina"