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What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McLean vs Gemmill

The journey to crown Scotland's Most Iconic Goal has reached the semi-finals. In one of the two semi-finals, Scott McTominay's flight against Denmark in November clearly beat James McFadden's famous goal against France in 2007, with 77% of the votes. Now you have to decide between Kenny MacLean's goal from midfield against Denmark and Archie Gemmill's goal against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup.

What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McLean vs Gemmill
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The journey to crown Scotland's Most Iconic Goal has reached the semi-finals. In one of the two semi-finals, Scott McTominay's flight against Denmark in November clearly beat James McFadden's famous goal against France in 2007, with 77% of the votes. Now you have to decide between Kenny MacLean's goal from midfield against Denmark and Archie Gemmill's goal against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup. You can vote and you can also watch all the goals below. Goal 1: Denis Law v England (1967) The day Scotland shocked the world. Denis Law scored the opening goal in Scotland's historic 3-2 win at Wembley against new world champions England. Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - Law v England Goal 2: Joe Jordan v Czechoslovakia (1973) Joe Jordan with a famous header that gave Scotland qualification for the 1974 World Cup. Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - Jordan v Czechoslovakia Goal 3: Kenny Dalglish v Wales (1977) In a match nicknamed the Battle of the Kingdoms, Kenny Dalglish scored in the 87th minute to ensure Scotland qualified for the World Cup. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals: Dalglish v Wales Goal 4: Archie Gemmill v Netherlands (1978) Archie Gemmill's stunning solo goal put Scotland 3-1 up against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Gemmell v Netherlands Goal 5: David Narey v Brazil (1982) Movie scene! David Narey gives Scotland the lead against Brazil with an unstoppable volley. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Narey v Brazil Goal 6: Kenny Dalglish v Belgium (1982) A great dribbler and precise touch, Kenny Dalglish provides another iconic moment for Scotland, this time against Belgium. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Dalglish v Belgium Goal 7: Kenny Dalglish v Spain (1984) A left-footed shot inside seven: Kenny Dalglish adds another memorable goal to his repertoire. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Dalglish v Spain Goal 8: Ally McCoist v Switzerland (1996) Dream Euro 96 for Scotland: Ally McCoist seals victory against Switzerland at Villa Park. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McCoist v Switzerland Goal 9: James McFadden v France (2007) James McFadden's 30-metre shot stuns France at the Parc des Princes and gives Scotland a historic victory. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McFadden v France Goal 10: Shaun Maloney v Republic of Ireland (2014) Shaun Maloney finishes off a beautiful corner kick to give Scotland victory against the Republic of Ireland at Hampden. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Maloney v Republic of Ireland Goal 11: Leigh Griffiths 1st v England (2017) Leigh Griffiths turns up and takes a fantastic free kick that surprises England goalkeeper Joe Hart at Hampden. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Griffiths (1st) v England Goal 12: Leigh Griffiths 2nd v England (2017) Not happy with the first, Leigh Griffiths scores another, again against Joe Hart. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Griffiths (2nd) v England Goal 13: John McGinn v Israel (2021) A fantastic curling shot from John McGinn gives Scotland victory against Israel at Hampden. Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - McGinn v Israel Goal 14: Scott McTominay v Denmark (2025) With World Cup qualification in the balance, Scott McTominay's flight against Denmark at Hampden surprised everyone. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McTominay v Denmark Goal 15: Kieran Tierney v Denmark (2025) Celebrations break out in Hampden: Kieran Tierney gives Scotland the lead and practically ensures qualification for the World Cup. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Tierney v Denmark Goal 16: Kenny McLean v Denmark (2025) With Scotland defending a valuable 3-2 lead against Denmark, Kenny McLean attempted the impossible from midfield and scored, ensuring Scotland's qualification for the World Cup. Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McLean v Denmark

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