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    Serbia 1-1 Scotland (4-5 pens) LIVE RESULT: Tartan Army QUALIFY for Euro 2020 after Marshall SAVES Mitrovic penalty

    SCOTLAND have qualified for a tournament for the first time in 22 years!
    Steve Clarke’s side had the better of the full 90 minutes with Ryan Christie firing in off the post to put them in front.

    But Luka Jovic looked like he may have broken Tartan Army hearts by heading home in stoppage time.
    However the Scots manfully held out in extra time to force penalties and prevailed in another shootout as David Marshall saved from Aleksandar Mitrovic.

    EURO 2020 GROUPS
    Scotland will now go into D, alongside old rivals England, Croatia, and Czech Republic.
    Group A
    Turkey
    Italy
    Wales
    Switzerland
    Group B
    Denmark
    Finland
    Belgium
    Russia
    Group C
    Holland
    Ukraine
    Austria
    North Macedonia
    Group D
    England
    Croatia
    Scotland
    Czech Republic
    Group E
    Spain
    Sweden
    Poland
    Slovakia
    Group F
    Hungary
    Portugal
    France
    Germany

    TASH HEAVEN
    Scotland duo Oli McBurnie and Callum Paterson show an up, close and personal view of their moustaches.
    The duo – taking part in Movember – were second half subs brought on to see the game out for Scotland.
    McBurnie – who has suffered a heap of backlash in a dark blue jersey – stepped up during the shoot-out to score.
    Yet to score for his country, he sure enjoyed his penalty and the relief was there for all to see.

    FLOWING
    The beers are rightly flowing in the away dressing room at the Red Star Stadium.
    But it also appears the showers are starting to flow too.
    Got to assume McLean is waiting to jump in the shower, and it isn’t his usual celebration attire….

    LOOKING AHEAD
    Now Scotland have booked their place, attention turns to next summer’s tournament where the Tartan Army will be present for the first time in a generation.
    The tournament is currently set to be spread across several nations in Europe, with plans to move it to one country being talked about whilst the continent tries to deal with the health pandemic.
    But how will the tournament shape up, and when do they kick-off?
    What teams will be in Scotland’s group?
    Scotland will face off with the Auld Enemy in next summer’s Euros.
    Clarke’s men will play England in Group D of the tournament.
    The Scots will also play World Cup finalists Croatia, with familiar Nations League foes Czech Republic making up the group.

    Where will the games be played?
    All ties in Group D will be played between Hampden Park and Wembley – with both arenas among the 12 host venues.
    Scotland’s opener will be against Czech Republic at the national stadium.
    The Tartan Army will then look forward to a trip down south to play England at Wembley.
    The final group encounter with Croatia will be played at Hampden.
    There are 12 host cities for Euro 2020 including Glasgow and London.
    The others are Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Dublin, Copenhagen, Munich, Rome and Saint Petersburg.
    What dates will the matches be played on?
    Scotland’s Group D opener against the Czechs will be played on July 14, with a 2pm kick-off in Glasgow.
    They will then have four days to prepare before locking horns with the English on July 18. The game at Wembley will start at 8pm.
    The final group tie with Croatia, to be played at Hampden, will also kick-off at 8pm on July 22.
    There has been widespread speculation that Uefa will order a complete overhaul of the competition due to coronavirus with Russia being suggested as the sole host nation.
    The Tartan Army will be praying that doesn’t happen and the nation gets to host two games – plus head down south for a meeting with the Auld Enemy.

    DECCY DELIGHT
    Scotland hero Declan Gallagher was immense tonight.
    Still relatively new on the international scene, the Motherwell defender bossed a back-line that included Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal regulars.
    Motherwell shared a *very* short message from the man himself as he sat in the away dressing room tonight

    ROBBO SHARING THE LOVE
    The Scotland skipper shared a congratulatory tweet from Liverpool as he admits he still can’t find the words.

    BALLS OF STEEL
    Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie shows his appreciation for his fellow teammates who stepped up to the plate when the ultimate pressure was on.
    Not too sure about the video myself….

    KT LOVE!
    The Arsenal man has tweeted after his return to the Scotland fold.
    Tierney has endured a difficult spell with injuries and much has been said about Robertson and himself playing in the same team.
    But he has thanked those that have stuck with him through those times.

    FIRST MINISTER JOY

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/8CJPKezzxt
    — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 12, 2020

    SCENES IN THE DRESSING ROOM
    Don’t think this will be the last tune played tonight….

    GAFFER DELIGHT
    Scotland boss Steve Clarke admitted he may have a little cry in his room later after guiding the nation to next summer’s Euros.
    The former Kilmarnock boss revealed he was rather calm at full time and heaped praise on his side.
    Clarke always believed Scotland would get there and is thankful that more people have turned the corner and are behind the national team.
    Speaking after tonight’s victory, Clarke said: “Normally we fall at the final hurdle, or we have the glorious failure.
    “We were the better team in the game and deserved to be in front but just couldn’t get the second goal to kill them off.
    “The equaliser was a big setback, but after the character shown you have to be so proud of the players in how they responded to that.
    “We managed to dig in in extra time and get to penalties and we have produced again from the penalty spot.

    “It is a magnificent night for everybody in Scotland.
    “I hope the fans back home enjoyed the night as much as we did in Belgrade.
    “When they came off at the end of 90 minutes, they were very disappointed after conceding so late.
    “We reassured them they were the better team and to get back to what they were doing before.
    “We have spoken a lot since the low spot in Moscow, the players were determined to get there.
    “We have shown we are building great character in the squad, and we are always positive.
    “Last month, people started to believe, and we didn’t let them down.
    “I’m actually remarkably calm and thought I would have a little tear.
    “I had a glint in my eye when Marsh made the save but I managed to keep my emotions in check!”
    “I might a little cry in my room later!”
    “It is great for Scottish football and gets us back on the map.
    “Next summer will take care of itself.”

    MAN-BYS
    DAVID MARSHALL was the Scotland hero as his penalty save saw Scotland end 22 years of pain.
    The Derby keeper saved from Aleksander Mitrovic in the shootout to secure the Scots’ place at next year’s European Championship finals.
    After so many glorious failures, this was the squad which finally got them over the line and back in the big time.
    SunSport’s Derek McGregor runs the rule over Steve Clarke’s heroes.
    SCOTLAND PLAYER RATINGS HERE

    MCGET-INN

    TEARS OF JOY
    This is the moment that Scotland hero Ryan Christie broke down in tears of joy after the shootout win over Serbia sealed the nation’s Euro 2020 dream.
    The Celtic star fired Steve Clarke’s men into a 1-0 lead in the second half and looked certain to have sent the Scots to a first major tournament in 22-years.
    However, subbed off late, Luka Jovic netted a last-minute header for the Serbs, sending the game to extra time.
    Scotland held on after enduring some big periods of pressure and David Marshall was yet again the penalty hero for the nation.
    He palmed away Mitrovic’s spot kick to end a generation of failure, hurt and anguish.
    The whole country are emotional – and the Scotland stars were no different.

    LEAD THE WAY
    Lyndon Dykes has endured quite the rise in the last two years.
    The QPR forward was playing in the Scottish Championship with Queen of the South not that long ago before his move to Livingston in the top-flight.
    Now, he has become an integral part of Steve Clarke’s side.
    Dykes had a big choice to make whether to turn out in dark blue or choose his native Australia.
    But Dykes believes he has made the ‘best decision of his life’ in choosing Scotland.
    He said: “It is amazing, this is what I wanted to come to Scotland and try and do.
    “Just to be a part of it with the boys and the gaffer and it’s one of the biggest things in my career – and my life – that I will remember forever.
    “It was nerve-racking [watching penalties], I can see why a lot of managers lose their hair quick!
    “We made it hard for ourselves at the end there, but we just dug deep and got through to penalties and big Marsh with the save. Just absolute scenes after that.
    “The Euros is where Scotland should be.
    “Now the players that are going to be playing in those games need to show how good Scotland are and that we belong in that tournament.
    “Tonight has been amazing and once we get there we can prove to the world that Scotland is a great nation and that is exactly where we should be.
    “So far international football has been great; I haven’t lost yet!
    “I’ve enjoyed every moment and the players and gaffer have been great.
    “It has been the best decision of my life to play for Scotland, and I just love it!”

    MATCH REPORT
    What a night for the Scots in Belgrade.
    Two minutes away from qualification in normal time before Jovic snatched a late equaliser.
    They were under the cosh for much of extra time before seeing it out to penalties.
    David Marshall again the hero for Scotland, saving Mitrovic’s kick.
    Our man Robert Grieve was at the Red Star Stadium and you can read his match report here

    THE CHRISTIE GOAL
    It seems a lifetime ago now, but here is Ryan Christie’s goal to put Scotland ahead on the night.

    Here’s the goal that has got a whole nation dreaming!!!
    Ryan Christie puts Scotland 1-0 up on Serbia with a precision finish 🎯🙌🙌pic.twitter.com/c7ICs8l8CV
    — Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) November 12, 2020

    CAPTAIN MARVEL
    Andy Robertson revealed he was up next in the shoot-out, but his hamstring was cramping in extra time.
    Thankfully for Scotland, we didn’t find out if Robbo was able to step up and take a pen.
    An emotional Robertson said after the game: “I don’t think we can sum it up just now.
    “So much emotion going into the game to then get so close and they end up equalising.
    “You then need to pick yourself up for extra time, which we did without creating much.
    “When you go to penalties you always back Marshy and it is just whether the other lads can hold their nerve and they have managed to do it.
    “We have come so far as a squad and I’m proud of every one of them up there as they have been through a lot; a lot of criticism and negativity at times.
    “We have stuck together and battled through it and hopefully everyone back home can see the positives because we are absolutely delighted.
    “We were comfortable, it was actually one of the best away performances I’ve been involved in with Scotland.
    “We started the far better team and second half we were far better.
    “Unfortunately, we just lost the man for the equaliser, but it shows you the strengths to come back from that.
    “Now we have the night we deserve.
    “The lads taking penalties were unbelievable.
    “What a night, emotionally it is so much. My God, they boys are something else.
    “We look forward to the summer now.
    “I’ll say every sort of prayer I have to have a full Hampden because we will feel it, we felt it coming out here.
    “We all look forward to the summer now.”

    IT’LL BE A QUIET ONE TONIGHT

    SCOTLAND ADMIN WILL BE HAVING A FIELD DAY WITH THESE TONIGHT…

    UNBELIEVABLE SCENES

    THE HERO
    David Marshall is Scotland’s hero once again after his penalty heroics.
    The keeper has had to bide his time behind some great Scottish goalies, but he is now the man that has helped take Scotland to the Euros.
    Speaking after the game, he said: “It was never going to be easy.
    “We had to see out two or three minutes at the end, and then to come back the way we did.
    “The first hour of the game we were completely dominant, and the second goal was just not coming.
    “I’m just lost for words at how well the lads turned that pressure around once they got the equaliser.
    “The manager, players, Robbo speaking, it just changes the mentality.
    “The last three or four games we have gotten that belief of winning games and keeping clean sheets but I don’t know how we done it; but we deserved it.
    “I’m just so happy.”

    HARD WAY
    It’s all over! Scotland will take their place at the Euros next summer.
    David Marshall the hero again saving from Mitrovic.
    Unbelievable scenes as the players and coaching staff celebrate on the pitch.
    22 years of hurt is over. Scotland are on their way!

    PENALTIES – SERBIA 4 SCOTLAND 5
    ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC HAS MISSED!!!! SCOTLAND HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PENALTIES – SERBIA 4 SCOTLAND 5
    Great from Kenny McLean who guides the ball into the top corner

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    Serbia 1-1 Scotland (4-5 pens) LIVE RESULT: Tartan Army QUALIFY for Euro 2020 after Mitrovic penalty SAVED by Marshall

    SCOTLAND have qualified for a tournament for the first time in 22 years!
    Steve Clarke’s men had the better of the full 90 minutes with Ryan Christie firing in off the post to put them in front.

    But Luka Jovic looked like he may have broken Tartan Army hearts by heading home in stoppage time.
    However the Scots manfully held out in extra time to force penalties and prevailed in another shootout as David Marshall saved from Aleksandar Mitrovic.

    TASH HEAVEN
    Scotland duo Oli McBurnie and Callum Paterson show an up, close and personal view of their moustaches.
    The duo – taking part in Movember – were second half subs brought on to see the game out for Scotland.
    McBurnie – who has suffered a heap of backlash in a dark blue jersey – stepped up during the shoot-out to score.
    Yet to score for his country, he sure enjoyed his penalty and the relief was there for all to see.

    FLOWING
    The beers are rightly flowing in the away dressing room at the Red Star Stadium.
    But it also appears the showers are starting to flow too.
    Got to assume McLean is waiting to jump in the shower, and it isn’t his usual celebration attire….

    LOOKING AHEAD
    Now Scotland have booked their place, attention turns to next summer’s tournament where the Tartan Army will be present for the first time in a generation.
    The tournament is currently set to be spread across several nations in Europe, with plans to move it to one country being talked about whilst the continent tries to deal with the health pandemic.
    But how will the tournament shape up, and when do they kick-off?
    What teams will be in Scotland’s group?
    Scotland will face off with the Auld Enemy in next summer’s Euros.
    Clarke’s men will play England in Group D of the tournament.
    The Scots will also play World Cup finalists Croatia, with familiar Nations League foes Czech Republic making up the group.

    Where will the games be played?
    All ties in Group D will be played between Hampden Park and Wembley – with both arenas among the 12 host venues.
    Scotland’s opener will be against Czech Republic at the national stadium.
    The Tartan Army will then look forward to a trip down south to play England at Wembley.
    The final group encounter with Croatia will be played at Hampden.
    There are 12 host cities for Euro 2020 including Glasgow and London.
    The others are Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Dublin, Copenhagen, Munich, Rome and Saint Petersburg.
    What dates will the matches be played on?
    Scotland’s Group D opener against the Czechs will be played on July 14, with a 2pm kick-off in Glasgow.
    They will then have four days to prepare before locking horns with the English on July 18. The game at Wembley will start at 8pm.
    The final group tie with Croatia, to be played at Hampden, will also kick-off at 8pm on July 22.
    There has been widespread speculation that Uefa will order a complete overhaul of the competition due to coronavirus with Russia being suggested as the sole host nation.
    The Tartan Army will be praying that doesn’t happen and the nation gets to host two games – plus head down south for a meeting with the Auld Enemy.

    DECCY DELIGHT
    Scotland hero Declan Gallagher was immense tonight.
    Still relatively new on the international scene, the Motherwell defender bossed a back-line that included Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal regulars.
    Motherwell shared a *very* short message from the man himself as he sat in the away dressing room tonight

    ROBBO SHARING THE LOVE
    The Scotland skipper shared a congratulatory tweet from Liverpool as he admits he still can’t find the words.

    BALLS OF STEEL
    Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie shows his appreciation for his fellow teammates who stepped up to the plate when the ultimate pressure was on.
    Not too sure about the video myself….

    KT LOVE!
    The Arsenal man has tweeted after his return to the Scotland fold.
    Tierney has endured a difficult spell with injuries and much has been said about Robertson and himself playing in the same team.
    But he has thanked those that have stuck with him through those times.

    FIRST MINISTER JOY

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/8CJPKezzxt
    — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 12, 2020

    SCENES IN THE DRESSING ROOM
    Don’t think this will be the last tune played tonight….

    GAFFER DELIGHT
    Scotland boss Steve Clarke admitted he may have a little cry in his room later after guiding the nation to next summer’s Euros.
    The former Kilmarnock boss revealed he was rather calm at full time and heaped praise on his side.
    Clarke always believed Scotland would get there and is thankful that more people have turned the corner and are behind the national team.
    Speaking after tonight’s victory, Clarke said: “Normally we fall at the final hurdle, or we have the glorious failure.
    “We were the better team in the game and deserved to be in front but just couldn’t get the second goal to kill them off.
    “The equaliser was a big setback, but after the character shown you have to be so proud of the players in how they responded to that.
    “We managed to dig in in extra time and get to penalties and we have produced again from the penalty spot.

    “It is a magnificent night for everybody in Scotland.
    “I hope the fans back home enjoyed the night as much as we did in Belgrade.
    “When they came off at the end of 90 minutes, they were very disappointed after conceding so late.
    “We reassured them they were the better team and to get back to what they were doing before.
    “We have spoken a lot since the low spot in Moscow, the players were determined to get there.
    “We have shown we are building great character in the squad, and we are always positive.
    “Last month, people started to believe, and we didn’t let them down.
    “I’m actually remarkably calm and thought I would have a little tear.
    “I had a glint in my eye when Marsh made the save but I managed to keep my emotions in check!”
    “I might a little cry in my room later!”
    “It is great for Scottish football and gets us back on the map.
    “Next summer will take care of itself.”

    MAN-BYS
    DAVID MARSHALL was the Scotland hero as his penalty save saw Scotland end 22 years of pain.
    The Derby keeper saved from Aleksander Mitrovic in the shootout to secure the Scots’ place at next year’s European Championship finals.
    After so many glorious failures, this was the squad which finally got them over the line and back in the big time.
    SunSport’s Derek McGregor runs the rule over Steve Clarke’s heroes.
    SCOTLAND PLAYER RATINGS HERE

    MCGET-INN

    TEARS OF JOY
    This is the moment that Scotland hero Ryan Christie broke down in tears of joy after the shootout win over Serbia sealed the nation’s Euro 2020 dream.
    The Celtic star fired Steve Clarke’s men into a 1-0 lead in the second half and looked certain to have sent the Scots to a first major tournament in 22-years.
    However, subbed off late, Luka Jovic netted a last-minute header for the Serbs, sending the game to extra time.
    Scotland held on after enduring some big periods of pressure and David Marshall was yet again the penalty hero for the nation.
    He palmed away Mitrovic’s spot kick to end a generation of failure, hurt and anguish.
    The whole country are emotional – and the Scotland stars were no different.

    LEAD THE WAY
    Lyndon Dykes has endured quite the rise in the last two years.
    The QPR forward was playing in the Scottish Championship with Queen of the South not that long ago before his move to Livingston in the top-flight.
    Now, he has become an integral part of Steve Clarke’s side.
    Dykes had a big choice to make whether to turn out in dark blue or choose his native Australia.
    But Dykes believes he has made the ‘best decision of his life’ in choosing Scotland.
    He said: “It is amazing, this is what I wanted to come to Scotland and try and do.
    “Just to be a part of it with the boys and the gaffer and it’s one of the biggest things in my career – and my life – that I will remember forever.
    “It was nerve-racking [watching penalties], I can see why a lot of managers lose their hair quick!
    “We made it hard for ourselves at the end there, but we just dug deep and got through to penalties and big Marsh with the save. Just absolute scenes after that.
    “The Euros is where Scotland should be.
    “Now the players that are going to be playing in those games need to show how good Scotland are and that we belong in that tournament.
    “Tonight has been amazing and once we get there we can prove to the world that Scotland is a great nation and that is exactly where we should be.
    “So far international football has been great; I haven’t lost yet!
    “I’ve enjoyed every moment and the players and gaffer have been great.
    “It has been the best decision of my life to play for Scotland, and I just love it!”

    MATCH REPORT
    What a night for the Scots in Belgrade.
    Two minutes away from qualification in normal time before Jovic snatched a late equaliser.
    They were under the cosh for much of extra time before seeing it out to penalties.
    David Marshall again the hero for Scotland, saving Mitrovic’s kick.
    Our man Robert Grieve was at the Red Star Stadium and you can read his match report here

    THE CHRISTIE GOAL
    It seems a lifetime ago now, but here is Ryan Christie’s goal to put Scotland ahead on the night.

    Here’s the goal that has got a whole nation dreaming!!!
    Ryan Christie puts Scotland 1-0 up on Serbia with a precision finish 🎯🙌🙌pic.twitter.com/c7ICs8l8CV
    — Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) November 12, 2020

    CAPTAIN MARVEL
    Andy Robertson revealed he was up next in the shoot-out, but his hamstring was cramping in extra time.
    Thankfully for Scotland, we didn’t find out if Robbo was able to step up and take a pen.
    An emotional Robertson said after the game: “I don’t think we can sum it up just now.
    “So much emotion going into the game to then get so close and they end up equalising.
    “You then need to pick yourself up for extra time, which we did without creating much.
    “When you go to penalties you always back Marshy and it is just whether the other lads can hold their nerve and they have managed to do it.
    “We have come so far as a squad and I’m proud of every one of them up there as they have been through a lot; a lot of criticism and negativity at times.
    “We have stuck together and battled through it and hopefully everyone back home can see the positives because we are absolutely delighted.
    “We were comfortable, it was actually one of the best away performances I’ve been involved in with Scotland.
    “We started the far better team and second half we were far better.
    “Unfortunately, we just lost the man for the equaliser, but it shows you the strengths to come back from that.
    “Now we have the night we deserve.
    “The lads taking penalties were unbelievable.
    “What a night, emotionally it is so much. My God, they boys are something else.
    “We look forward to the summer now.
    “I’ll say every sort of prayer I have to have a full Hampden because we will feel it, we felt it coming out here.
    “We all look forward to the summer now.”

    IT’LL BE A QUIET ONE TONIGHT

    SCOTLAND ADMIN WILL BE HAVING A FIELD DAY WITH THESE TONIGHT…

    UNBELIEVABLE SCENES

    THE HERO
    David Marshall is Scotland’s hero once again after his penalty heroics.
    The keeper has had to bide his time behind some great Scottish goalies, but he is now the man that has helped take Scotland to the Euros.
    Speaking after the game, he said: “It was never going to be easy.
    “We had to see out two or three minutes at the end, and then to come back the way we did.
    “The first hour of the game we were completely dominant, and the second goal was just not coming.
    “I’m just lost for words at how well the lads turned that pressure around once they got the equaliser.
    “The manager, players, Robbo speaking, it just changes the mentality.
    “The last three or four games we have gotten that belief of winning games and keeping clean sheets but I don’t know how we done it; but we deserved it.
    “I’m just so happy.”

    HARD WAY
    It’s all over! Scotland will take their place at the Euros next summer.
    David Marshall the hero again saving from Mitrovic.
    Unbelievable scenes as the players and coaching staff celebrate on the pitch.
    22 years of hurt is over. Scotland are on their way!

    PENALTIES – SERBIA 4 SCOTLAND 5
    ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC HAS MISSED!!!! SCOTLAND HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PENALTIES – SERBIA 4 SCOTLAND 5
    Great from Kenny McLean who guides the ball into the top corner

    PENALTIES – SERBIA 4 SCOTLAND 4
    Aleksandar Katai finds the top corner, just outwith the reach of Marshall who went the right way.

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    Serbia 1 Scotland 1 (4-5 after pens): Scots reach first major finals for 22 years as Mitrovic misses shootout penalty

    THE wait is OVER – Scotland are going to a major finals!
    For 22 years the Tartan Army have watched some of the world’s best teams do battle at European Championships and World Cups.

    Scotland go wild after reaching their first major finals since 1998Credit: Reuters

    Agony for Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic as he misses the tenth and decisive shootout penalty to put Scotland into next summer’s Euros Credit: Reuters

    Scotland are up for the Euros, with David Marshall their hero keeperCredit: Reuters

    David Marshall, who also shone in extra time, is down smartly to foil Aleksandar Mitrovic and delight the ScotsCredit: PA:Press Association

    Well now it is our turn to strut our stuff on a tournament for the first time since France 1998.
    Ryan Chrisite’s second half strike looked to be the decisive moment for Scotland only for Luka Jovic to nod home in the last minute to take it to extra-time and then penalties.
    But the Scotland players netted their five spot-kicks, with David Marshall brilliantly saving Aleksander Mitrovic’s effort with Serbia’s last penalty.
    It was a night when players had to stand up and be counted and everyone of the players wearing dark blue done it when needed.

    The play-off heartaches are now in the past as the country gear up for next summer’s European Championships.
    Boss Clarke made three changes to the side who defeated the Czech Republic 1-0 at Hampden last month.
    Captain Andy Robertson returned after sitting out last time due to suspension, while Kieran Tierney and Christie were also handed starts.
    Ryan Fraser missed out through injury, while Andy Considine had to settle for a place on the bench with Greg Taylor not making the matchday squad.

    Ryan Christie measures his breakthrough goal with lethal precisionCredit: PA:Press Association

    SCOTLAND ARE IN DREAMLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Steve Clarke’s side take a deserved lead in Belgrade through Ryan Christie’s precise finish from the edge of the box! 🎯Follow the action on Sky Sports Football and Sky Pick or on our live blog: https://t.co/x7IRfVo2yx pic.twitter.com/o1jFSoFTwk
    — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 12, 2020

    How crucial will this moment prove to be? 🤔Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic was granted the freedom of the Scotland penalty area to head home a 90th minute equaliser! 😩Follow extra-time on Sky Sports Football and Sky Pick or on our live blog: https://t.co/x7IRfVo2yx pic.twitter.com/j2P874oNwD
    — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 12, 2020

    Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic rises in the 90th minute to level for Serbia and take the Euro play-off to an extra half-hourCredit: Reuters
    Celtic star Callum McGregor – earning his 25th cap – was tasked with protecting the back four alongside Rangers’ Ryan Jack.
    Scotland started on the front foot and forced the hosts back with the first chance falling to the visitors when John McGinn was upended 25-yards from goal, with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic picking up a booking.
    In the heavy rain Christie tried his luck but keeper Predrag Rajkovic smothered it easily.
    Serbia were next to threaten on 23 minutes as some neat build up play saw the ball laid off to Sasa Lukic.
    The Torino ace tried to bend his shot into the bottom right hand corner but thankfully for Scotland it dropped the wrong side of the post.
    Motherwell defender Declan Gallagher then did well to block Aleksander Mitrovic a chance as Serbia continued to look for the opener.
    The first clear opening of the second period came four minutes after the restart.
    Stephen O’Donnell’s long ball found Lyndon Dykes who did well to hold it up before teeing up skipper Robertson.
    You fancied him to work the keeper but the Liverpool defender got it all wrong.

    The moment of realisation for Scotland players as they see Mitrovic miss the final penalty, putting Steve Clarke’s men throughCredit: AFP or licensors

    Aleksandar Mitrovic can’t believe as he walks off after missing the last spot-kickCredit: Reuters

    Serbia team-mates mob Luka Jovic after the sub took the play-off to extra time, only for Scotland to ultimately triumphCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    It’s a bundle of joy for the Scots after Ryan Christie strikes early in the second periodCredit: Reuters
    But on 51 minutes Christie showed him how it is done.
    McGregor intercepted a Serbian clearance and passed it to his Parkhead team-mate on the edge of the box.
    There appeared to be nowhere to go but he managed to work it onto his left-foot and fire a low shot in off the post past the despairing dive of Rajkovic.
    McGregor and Jack had been so disciplined in the centre of the park and after creating one he almost doubled the lead on 69 minutes.
    The midfielder found a yard of space 25-yards out and let fly only for his shot to flash just wide.
    The action then sprung to the other end where Milinkovic-Savic’s close range header hit the side netting – much to Scotland’s relief.
    Still the goalmouth action wasn’t over as Christie had another chance as he worked the ball onto his right foot but again his shot just went the wrong side of the post with the keeper beaten.
    It was becoming backs to the walls, with the likes of Gallagher, Dykes and Jack providing superb defensive blocks.

    Steve Clarke saw his Scotland side reach the Euros via play-off shootout joyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Scotland’s defender Stephen O’Donnell tussles in the air with Serbia’s Fulham frontman Aleksandar MitrovicCredit: AFP or licensors

    Luka Jovic is at the bottom after putting Serbia on a high with his last-minute leveller before extra timeCredit: AFP or licensors

    Serbia boss Ljubisa Tumbakovic shows the tension as their play-off with Scotland for a Euro place went all the wayCredit: EPA
    With five minutes left Jovic saw his header fly just inches past the post as the Tartan Army breathed a sigh of relief.
    But the painful moment came in the final minute as the equaliser arrived.
    The corner came in and Jovic was somehow unmarked to send a header down past David Marshall, meaning extra-time lay ahead.
    Scotland keeper Marshall produced a top drawer save nine minutes into the first half of extra-time as Gudelj blasted for goal but it was tipped round the post.
    Tiredness seemed to have got the better of the Scotland squad and they were camped in for long spells.
    With three minutes left Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths was sent on to try and provide a last gasp moment of magic.

    But it went to spot-kicks and who could hold their nerve better.
    Griffiths, McGregor, Scott McTominay, Oli McBurnie and then Kenny McLean did their parts, with the first four Serbians’s matching them.
    But Fulham hitman Mitrovic saw his shot from 12-yards brilliantly saved by Derby keeper Marshall and the dream had become a reality.

    Scotland players pile in to rejoice after Ryan Christie drilled them in front, only for Serbia to level on 90 minutesCredit: AP:Associated Press

    Opening scorer Ryan Christie peels away to celebrate with fellow Scotland striker Lyndon DykesCredit: AFP or licensors

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    Which teams have qualified for Euro 2020 and what are the groups? Scotland to face England after Serbia penalty win

    A year after England booked their place at Euro 2020 with a crushing victory over Montenegro, the full tournament line-up has been revealed.
    And Scotland will be among the 24 teams at the Euros as they face the Three Lions in what should be an epic at Wembley.

    Scotland have qualified for the first time in 22 yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Which teams have qualified for Euro 2020?

    QUALIFICATION for the Euros began just weeks after the 2018 World Cup finished in Russia.
    The first two teams in each qualifying group will automatically head into next summer’s showpiece, which for the first time is being hosted in a number of major European cities.
    20 teams have now confirmed their place in Euro 2020:
    Belgium (Group I)
    Italy (Group J)
    Poland (Group G)
    Russia (Group I)
    Ukraine (Group B)
    Turkey (Group H)
    France (Group H)
    Spain (Group F)
    England (Group A)
    Czech Republic (Group A)
    Finland (Group H)
    Sweden (Group F)
    Germany (Group C)
    Holland (Group C)
    Croatia (Group E)
    Austria (Group G)
    Portugal (Group B)
    Switzerland (Group D)
    Denmark (Group D)
    Wales (Group E)
    North Macedonia (Group C)
    Slovakia (Group E)
    Scotland (Group D)
    Hungary (Group F

    What are the play-off finals?
    Hungary 2-1 Iceland
    Northern Ireland 1-2 Slovakia
    Serbia 1-1(p) Scotland
    Georgia 0-1 North Macedonia
    Euro 2020 groups
    Group A

    Turkey
    Italy
    Wales
    Switzerland
    Group B
    Denmark
    Finland
    Belgium
    Russia
    Group C
    Holland
    Ukraine
    Austria
    North Macedonia
    Group D
    England
    Croatia
    Scotland
    Czech Republic
    Group E

    Spain
    Sweden
    Poland
    Slovakia
    Group F
    Hungary
    Portugal
    France
    Germany More

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    Northern Ireland 1 Slovakia 2: Hosts suffer heartbreak with extra-time defeat ending Euros dream

    NORTHERN IRELAND suffered lockdown and out in a double blow.
    Not only has their Euro 2020 dream died but the pubs are also staying shut.

    Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 dream died with defeat against SlovakiaCredit: PA:Press Association

    Michal Duris’ 110th minute winner sealed a 2-1 win for SlovakiaCredit: Pacemaker Press

    Northern Ireland was due to see month-long Covid restrictions eased today but the government announced an extension just hours before kick off.
    In this part of the world it’s debatable which is worse – no boozers or no football adventure next summer with a guaranteed match against glamorous Spain.
    Instead all that lingers this morning is the bitter aftertaste of heartbreak for the second successive time in the play-offs.
    In 2018 it was a dodgy refereeing decision against Switzerland. Last night it was a cock up between Middesbrough’s George Saville and Leicester’s Jonny Evans which did the damage.

    And Evans later became a pain in the bum for his own team when a shot from sub Michal Duns cannoned off his rear end and into the net for the decisive second goal in the second half of extra time.
    To stem the spread of coronavirus, Northern Ireland’s rulers are keeping the hospitality sector under lock and key for a further seven days at least.
    But Saville and Evans gifted the unimpressive Slovaks the goals which put them into Euro 2021 at the expense of a home nation.
    Just 17 minutes into a winner-takes-all match with 1,060 fans allowed into Windsor Park and under little pressure, he took his eye off his team-mate for a fatal split second.

    The hosts got level in the 87th minute thanks to an own-goal from Milan SkriniarCredit: AP:Associated Press

    Northern Ireland were delighted to force extra timeCredit: PA:Press Association

    A back header from inside the centre circle, intended for team-mate Evans instead drifted the wrong side of his team-mate.
    And there was no way the 32-year-old was going to catch Slovakia forward Juraj Kucka, who burst free before planting a shot into the bottom corner of the net.
    Saville held his head in his hands in full acknowledgement of his blunder which ultimately cost his country another chance to rub shoulders with the giants of international football.
    Boss Ian Baraclough threw everything he had at the opposition to force a breakthrough. And he got one when Paddy McNair’s bulldozing run down the right forced Milan Skriniar to put the ball in his own net in the 88th minute.

    Juraj Kucka put the visitors ahead at Windsor Park on ThursdayCredit: AP:Associated Press

    Slovakia were thrilled at booking their place in next summer’s European finalsCredit: PA:Press Association
    It sent the match into extra time to make Northern Ireland’s efforts look the more gutsy.
    But it is the glaring lack of a convincing goalscorer that boss Baraclough needs to address if he is to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Michael O’Neill, who led this small country to Euro 2016.
    Even against a Slovakia team which had kept only three clean sheets in the previous 20 games prior to this match, there were only a few genuine chances to score.
    Charlton’s Conor Washington shot straight at the keeper from inside the box in the second half, McNair went faintly close with a header inside the first ten minutes.
    Sub striker Kyle Lafferty hit the post but Northern Ireland could not get over the line and now must raise themselves to face Austria on Sunday in the Nations League – in which they have yet to win a game.

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    Northern Ireland vs Slovakia: Live stream free, TV channel, team line-ups, kick-off time for Euro 2020 play-off final

    NORTHERN IRELAND are on the brink of qualification for Euro 2020 – but first they come up against Slovakia in a huge play-off clash. 
    Should Northern Ireland beat the Slovaks, they would join Euros Group E with Spain, Poland and Sweden.

    Windsor Park will provide the setting for what could be a famous nightCredit: PA:Press Association

    Slovakia represent a tough task, however, having knocked out the Republic of Ireland on penalties in the last round.
    The home side will benefit from the fact that there will be 1,000 fans in the stadium cheering them on to hopeful victory, though.
    What time does Northern Ireland vs Slovakia kick-off?
    Northern Ireland vs Slovakia will get underway at at 7.45pm (BST) on November 12.
    Windsor Park in Belfast will play host to the clash, providing an advantage for Northern Ireland.
    The Green and White Army will also have the support of 1000 socially distanced fans in the stadium.
    What channel is Northern Ireland vs Slovakia on and can I live stream it?
    Northern Ireland vs Slovakia will be shown on Sky Sports Premier League.
    Sky will also be showing it on their FREE channel Challenge.

    What is the team news?

    Slovakia XI: Rodak, Pekarik, Satka, Skriniar, Hubocan, Lobotka, Rusnak, Kucka, Hamsik, Mak, Duda.
    Odds
    Northern Ireland – 17/10
    Draw – 19/10
    Slovakia – 19/10
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    How do I watch Sky Pick? Serbia vs Scotland live on FREE TV channel tonight

    SKY PICK is back tonight with more free footy.
    Many will remember the channel for showing the Premier League’s free-to-air offerings during the summer return.

    Scotland must overcome Serbia in Belgrade to qualify for Euro 2020Credit: Alamy

    And now the channel returns tonight to show Serbia vs Scotland.
    Is Serbia vs Scotland available to watch for free?
    Yes. Sky Pick will be showing the match free-to-air for all UK viewers.
    Those with a regular Sky subscription but not Sky Sports can also watch live on Sky One.

    How do I watch Sky Pick?
    Sky will put Serbia on the free-to-air channel, Sky Sports and Sky One.

    You can watch on the following channels:
    Sky channel 159 (HD)
    Virgin Media channel 165 (HD)
    Freesat channel 147 (HD)
    Freeview channel 11 (SD)
    Is Northern Ireland vs Slovakia available to watch for free?
    Northern Ireland’s play-off with Slovakia will also be available for free via Challenge.
    You can watch on the following channels:
    Sky channel 160
    Virgin Media channel 164
    Freesat channel 146
    Freeview channel 47 More

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    Serbia vs Scotland FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for TONIGHT’S Euro 2020 play-off final

    SCOTLAND travel to Serbia as they look to qualify for an international tournament for the first time in 22 years.
    Steve Clarke’s side made it to this stage with a penalty shootout win over Israel in the semi-final but are set to face a tougher test in Belgrade.

    Scotland are one win away from making next year’s EurosCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

    A Sergej Milinkovic-Savic masterclass in Norway saw the Serbs make light work of a Norway team featuring Erling Haaland in a 2-1 extra time win that was nowhere near as close as the scoreline suggested.
    What time does Serbia vs Scotland kick off?
    Serbia vs Scotland kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) and will take place on Thursday, November 12.
    The game will be played in Serbia, at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade.

    What channel is Serbia vs Scotland on and can I live stream it free?
    Serbia vs Scotland is live on Sky Sports Football, Sky One and Pick.
    The match can also be live streamed on a tablet or mobile device if you have a Sky Go or NOW TV account.
    Sky Pick is FREE for all UK viewers.
    Team news
    Scotland have two blows to their side as Ryan Fraser and Grant Hanley are set to miss out through injury.
    Fraser played in Scotland’s last two games but picked up a hamstring problem while playing for Newcastle.
    Assistant coach Steven Reid said: “It’s disappointing – Grant has missed a little bit of football and unfortunately is not going to be with us – and Ryan as well.

    “He performed really well in the past camp, so that is a blow but we have got strength in depth. We have bigger numbers than usual in the squad and feel as if we have a squad which is capable of competing well.”
    For the Serbs, they should have a squad firing on all cylinders.
    Star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and captain Aleksandr Kolarov both flew to Serbia as quick as they could following a change in Covid guidelines in Italy.
    Filip Djuricic however, is out with coronavirus.

    Odds
    Serbia – 7/10
    Draw – 12/5
    Scotland – 9/2
    What they said
    Serbia boss Ljubisa Tumbakovic: “We have been looking over the Scots for a long time and we will do everything possible to bring them under control.
    “This is part of our strategy. If we are successful with this, we will without doubt achieve a result.”
    Scotland boss Steve Clarke: “We have to continue to do what we’ve done before because what served us well last month will serve us well this month. We need to reach the same high standards.
    “As we approach the game, I’m perfectly calm. We have prepared as well as we can prepare.
    “What I would say about Serbia is that they weren’t particularly great in the lead up to the Norway game.
    “When the big one came around in Oslo they produced their best performance in five or six games.
    “So we know to expect their best performance, their best players and their best team. We have to be ready for that.
    “But we have identified one or two things that can maybe cause them a problem.” More