Scotland v Holland WC '78

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more classic Scottish football content! Relive one of Scottish football's most iconic World Cup moments! Scotland v Holland at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina features Archie Gemmill's legendary goal - considered one of the greatest in World Cup history. Having performed poorly in their two previous games, the Scots suddenly found their passion, drive and quality against an excellent Holland side. Lady luck shined on Scotland too, as Dutch playmaker Johan Neeskens suffered an early rib injury in a challenge with Archie Gemmill and was withdrawn after just 10 minutes. But it was Holland who took the lead on 34 minutes when Scotland defender Stuart Kennedy and keeper Alan Rough conspired to bring down Johnny Rep in the penalty box. Rob Rensenbrink confidently dispatched the spot-kick. But Dutch defender Wim Rijsbergen looked uncomfortable with an injury and the uncertainty this brought to the Dutch defence gave Scotland hope. A minute before half-time, they drew level when Joe Jordan headed back across goal and Kenny Dalglish was on hand to prod the ball home. Scotland came out of the traps strongly in the second half and within two minutes they were in front after Graeme Souness was brought down in the box. Gemmill stepped up to put the Scots ahead, but it was still hard to see Scotland creating the three-goal winning margin they needed. On 68 minutes, however, one moment of genius from the wee man Gemmill had everyone hoping against hope that somehow Scotland could make the impossible possible. Picking up the ball on the right-hand edge of the Dutch box, Gemmill skipped his way majestically through three despairing tackles before coolly slipping the ball over advancing keeper Jan Jongbloed. For a split second, everybody felt that Scotland were going to do it. Sadly, it wasn't to be. Four minutes later, Johnny Rep unleashed an unstoppable shot from 30 yards out. Scotland won 3-2, but MacLeod's team were out. But for one brief moment, Gemmill's piece of magic put Scotland in wonderland. Key Figures: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Archie Gemmill - The diminutive yet combative midfielder passed into legend after scoring that magic third goal 🇳🠿 Johnny Rep - His astonishing long-range strike just four minutes after Gemmill's goal was equally brilliant ⚽ Graeme Souness - Liverpool's midfielder ran the game from the middle of the park Did You Know? • Rensenbrink's 34th-minute penalty was the 1,000th goal scored in World Cup history • Scottish choreographer Andy Howitt created a dance piece celebrating Gemmill's goal • Gemmill's goal featured in the iconic film Trainspotting 👍 LIKE this video if you enjoyed it 💬 COMMENT your favorite moment 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Scottish football classics! #ScotlandFootball #ArchieGemmill #WorldCup1978 #ScottishFootball #ClassicFootball #WorldCupHistory #Holland #Netherlands #KennyDalglish #GraemeSouness #Argentina1978 #ScotlandNationalTeam #FootballHistory #IconicGoals #Tartan Army