News Focus
- Archie Gemmill’s solo goal from the 1978 World Cup wins fan poll
- The 1978 strike beats Scott McTominay’s overhead kick against Denmark
- Gemmill’s goal received more than 60 per cent of the total votes
- Scotland are preparing for their return to the men’s World Cup finals
- The poll featured famous goals spanning five decades of Scottish football
Football fans have cast their ballots. The voting period has ended. Archie Gemmill’s legendary solo run against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup is now officially Scotland’s most iconic goal.
This famous strike won the contest by a comfortable margin. It defeated Scott McTominay’s spectacular overhead kick against Denmark from last November. Gemmill’s goal from Argentina captured more than 60 per cent of all votes in this battle between two excellent goals.
Excitement is building for Scotland’s return to the World Cup finals. Supporters can look back at other famous moments from the team’s history.
Denis Law scored the opening goal when Scotland defeated England 3-2 at Wembley. England were the newly crowned world champions at that time. This result shocked the football world.
Joe Jordan scored a famous header against Czechoslovakia. This goal sent Scotland to the 1974 World Cup.
Kenny Dalglish scored in the 87th minute against Wales. This was during the match known as the Battle of Britain. The goal helped Scotland qualify for the World Cup.
Gemmill’s incredible solo effort put Scotland 3-1 ahead against the Netherlands in 1978. In the same tournament, David Narey scored a powerful shot to give Scotland a shock lead against Brazil.
Kenny Dalglish produced another magic moment against Belgium. He used a great turn and neat footwork to score. He also added a memorable left-foot strike into the top corner against Spain.
At Euro 96, Ally McCoist sealed victory against Switzerland at Villa Park. James McFadden stunned France with a 30-yard strike at the Parc des Princes to secure a famous win.
Shaun Maloney finished a well-worked corner routine against the Republic of Ireland at Celtic Park during Euro 2016 qualifying. Leigh Griffiths scored two brilliant free-kicks against England at Hampden Park. Both shots beat goalkeeper Joe Hart.
John McGinn scored a beautiful curling goal against Israel at Hampden. Kieran Tierney fired Scotland ahead against Denmark during recent World Cup qualifying. Kenny McLean scored from the halfway line against Denmark to seal Scotland’s place at the World Cup finals.