Scotland v Holland WC ’78

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Scotland too, as Dutch playmaker Johan Neeskens suffered an early rib injury in a challenge with Archie Gemmill and was withdrawn after just 10 minutes.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