Steve Clarke's Scotland side have achieved a remarkable feat after a remarkable comeback against Norway in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying. The Scots, led
Key Highlights :
The game seemed to be heading for a draw after Erling Haaland had put Norway ahead from the penalty spot, but two late goals from Lyndon Dykes and Kenny McLean turned the game on its head and sent the Scots into dreamland.
The comeback has been met with a wave of positive reaction from both Scottish and international media. Norway's national paper, Afternposten, described the game as a "nightmare" for the home side, while Spanish outlet AS claimed Scotland were "well on their way to the European Championship".
In Norway, Dagbladet was quick to point the finger of blame at Norway manager Staale Solbakken, claiming he had made a "unsuccessful 3-man substitution" which had allowed Scotland to take control of the game and snatch the win.
Meanwhile, Spain's Marca was full of praise for the Scots, claiming they had "dominate[d] the game and look[ed] towards the opponent's goal". Malaysia's Bharian also praised the Scots, claiming they had "turned it all around in a minute".
The remarkable victory has seen Scotland move five points clear at the top of Group A, with Georgia in second place and Spain in third. With the Scots now firmly in the driving seat, the fans are daring to dream of a place in the Euro 2024 tournament.
Steve Clarke and his men have achieved something truly remarkable, and have given the nation a sense of pride and joy that has been missing for a long time. The Scots have shown that anything is possible when it comes to football, and that they are more than capable of competing with the best in Europe.
The Scots now have a great chance of qualifying for Euro 2024, and Steve Clarke and his men will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity. The future looks bright for Scotland, and the nation will be hoping to build on this success in the coming months.
