Scotland 3-2 Israel: Scott McTominay scores in injury time to win it - how it happened
Last month’s wins over Moldova and Austria not only ensured Scotland occupy second spot in the World Cup qualifying section and ruled Grant Hanley out through suspension, it also sparked a national ticket rush for this evening's match.
There’s now no briefs left so the only way to keep up with the game for those not at the National Stadium in Mount Florida, is on TV, radio or here at The Scotsman’s live blog.
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Scotland 3-2 Israel: How it Happened
Key Events
- Scotland move four points clear of Israel in second with three games - and nine points - still to play for
- SCOTLAND 3 (McGinn 28, Dykes 62, McTominay 90+3) ISRAEL 2 (Zahavi 5, Dabbur 31)
- Stunning free-kick from playmaker silences Hampden after five minutes. McGinn curls in a leveller but Dabbur responds almost immediately
- Lyndon Dykes penalty saved before half-time but striker nets VAR-assisted goal in second half but McTominay wins it late
- SCOTLAND: Gordon, Patterson, Hendry, Tierney, McTominay, Robertson, McGinn, Gilmour, McGregor, Adams, Dykes.
Six minutes are up
Incredible ending for Scotland. Incredible ending for Scott McTominay.
He’s had a poor game defensively but has come up trumps when it mattered for Scotland.
All that’s needed now is the full-time whistle.
Scotland win in the most dramatic of circumstances and that is a VITAL three points for Steve Clarke’s team.
Scotland move four points above Israel with three games still to play in the section.
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Match analysis
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