Johnny Rep arrowed a 30-yarder past Alan Rough to rip the dream apart. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. No matter, he was flagged offside anyway another slightly questionable decision by the linesman but he should have skelped that into the net just to put the wind up Holland, if nothing else. He then played a beautiful cornfield ball to Rodriguez who took it on his chest and lofted it over the keeper just outside of the penalty area. Hi there! It was an extraordinary goal and an extraordinary moment. It was to be a moment of glorious failure. A famous climactic reference to the goal appears in the cult British film "Trainspotting," while dancer and choreographer Andy Howitt was inspired to create a ballet routine in tribute to Gemmills exploits. So close to breaking through for that killer blow. Kennedy connects at the far post, knocking a downward header behind for a corner but only missing the left-hand post by an inch or so! [10] He eventually told Scot to stop making himself available for selection, but Scot disagreed and continued to play for Scotland until late in his career.[10]. The Tartan Army have endured disappointment after disappointment, with even the great Alex Ferguson unable to conjure World Cup progress in 1986. Rough comes out to collect under pressure from Rep, but cant get a proper hold of the ball. Make sure you know about the Qualified Teams, Groups, Friendlies, Dates, Fixtures, Stadiums and TV Schedule by clicking on the highlighted links. Dribbling his way into the penalty area, the. But Bergkamp had other ideas. Five: he takes a touch to allow himself to open his body up to goal. This statistic shows which shirt numbers the palyer has already worn in his career. Blev knd fr sitt outtrttliga slit p mittfltet i ett flertal engelska fotbollsklubbar. He was born on March 24, 1947 and his birthplace is Scotland. Krol jogs towards the halfway line and finds Rep on the right, just inside his own half. Take the greatest World Cup goal ever, the infamous Archie Gemmill goal from the 1978 Scotland v Netherlands game and transform it into dance. The keeper bowls the ball out to Hartford on the right, by the halfway line. Scotland come again, Kennedy in space down his wing, but though Jordan is on hand to meet the deep cross at the left-hand post, Jongbloed diverts the ball out of the road. And maybe well look back at all this carry-on with fondness given time. He turns, contemplating a backpass, but his dithering allows Rensenbrink to prod the ball away from him, down the Dutch left. The little midfield player homed in on goal, played a magnificent one-two with Dalglish then sprinted into the box and thumped a glorious goal past Jongbloed to . But how are they going to go out? Forsyth clears. 52 min: This game is - and indeed has always been - a couple of decent final balls away from becoming a scoring spectacular. One: to nip the loose ball inside and away from Jansen. Scotland refused to roll over and die, though, as Kenny Dalglish snatched a leveller just before halftime. And then 66 min: Scotland have the Dutch firmly on the back clog. Fair enough, the Dutch were more than happy to attack while their player was rolling about in agony. "Labanotation" records the notation of the goal, and three versions of the dance performed by leading Scottish contemporary dance star Andy Howitt. PLUS: Inter win Serie A, La Liga title race stays hot, Man City innovate in Carabao Cup win, Griezmann stars for Barcelona, Juventus slipping in Serie A, Super League suspended: Why English clubs pulled out, and what's next for them and UEFA. But yes, the point stands: some dignity has been reclaimed. Gemmill received the ball in the Dutch half and proceeded to take it past Wim Jansen, Ruud Krol, and Jan Poortvliet and then lofted it over Dutch keeper Jan Jongbloed. During the World Cup Final in 1970, Brazilian forward Tostao retrieved the ball in his own half after an Italian attack, the balsa then recycled between three other men in yellow, and then Clodoaldo jinked his way past three Italian players before passing to Rivelino. During the round of 16, the goal put his side 1-0 up against Uruguay. Boskamp pings a crossfield pass to Rene van der Kerkhof down the right. The goal was voted best ever by a Scottish footballer in a poll last year and is number eight on a list of the top 10 best World Cup goals. From which Jimmy Hill, sporting the sort of geometric beard that would get him a good table near the front at a jazz club, chairs the half-time discussion. He cuts inside and is bundled over by Rene van der Kerkhof. Marco Tardelli Italy vs West Germany 1982. Luckily for Scotland - a tattered mess at the back, having presumably decided its Buenos Aires or bust - Forsyth is on hand to mop up and clear the lines. Home; About; Categories. 6 in the charts -- was misplaced, his promises no more than delusions of grandeur. When I found myself one on one with the goalkeeper, Jan Jongbloed, though, he made it easier for me by committing himself and going to ground all I had to do was open my body up and flick it over him. I didn't think about putting it through one player's legs or going one way or the other; you make your decisions when the opposition players make theirs. Dalglish sets himself, lets the ball bounce, balletically swivels, and creams a rising shot into the top right past Jongbloeds despairing wave! Gemmills fate then still lives with him today. He played 58 times for Forest in the league, scoring three goals. Michael Owen welcomed himself onto the world stage in 1998 with this individual effort. We only needed one more goal. 65 min: But Jordans nothing if not a presence, a constant menace, and here he isnt too far away from latching onto Hartfords speculative pass down the middle. Kenny Dalglish pulled one back just before half-time and Archie Gemmill put the Scots into the lead. Its just one of those things. He says this six times in a five-minute press conference. A no-brainer for the referee. He trots back to his goalline with the ball tucked under his arm, not a trace of guilt or regret on his face. Kennedy takes up the attack down the right, winning a corner off Rensenbrink. Gemmill is booked for giving the referee lip. "I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!" Goal! But once again they crash onto the rocks of the Dutch offside trap. 51 min: Rep and Rensenbrink twinkle along the right-hand edge of the Scotland area, looking for a way through, but when the balls eventually dinked into the box, Buchan is across to sweep up calmly. Whilst in extra time, Maxi Rodriguez scored one of the greatest solo goals ever in World Cup play. First Kennedy is released in acres down the right, zipping past a mistimed Suurbier lunge, but his cross is awful. Wed only been kidding, giving the other teams a wee starty. And our attitude has been A1 tonight.. But Rene van der Kerkhof, belying Hollands nerves, steps across and concedes a sloppy corner. Suurbier hits long down the left. His strike in that match has rightly been recorded as one of the greatest in World Cup history. What a goal!!! "Football is poetry and it is dance," Howitt explained of his ballet. In 68 minutes, Scotland went 3-1 up when Archie Gemmill scored one of the great goals of this World Cup so far, wrote the Scotsman newspaper in its match report. Jun 12, 2013 - On June 11, 1978, Scotland needed to win the game by three goals to advance. Scotland can at least go home and look people in the face, suggests David Coleman on the BBC. OK, yes, its Scotland at a World Cup, maybe thats not such a hard task. The little midfield player homed in on goal, played a magnificent one-two with Dalglish, then sprinted into the box and thumped a glorious goal past Jongbloed to revive all the hopes which had died the death this past fortnight. The goal is referenced in the film Trainspotting, in which characters Tommy and Lizzie decide to make love while watching a homemade porno film, only to see it has been replaced with a football tape called "100 Great Goals" which features Gemmill's strike. . Six: he caresses an exquisite chip into the middle of the goal, over the hopeless spread of Jongbloed. The fans keep singing. Four. It's fantastic that people regard it as one of the greatest goals ever, but I think that's only because it happened in a World Cup and against one of the best teams in the world. He manages that, but Krol slides in to tackle. Mbappe, Pogba lead team of the tournament. Paul Scholes arriving on the right hand side, but Owen takes the shot instead lashing the ball home to take a 2-1 lead. Kennedy scoops the ball down the right to Dalglish, who picks up possession ahead of Poortvliet on the right-hand edge of the area. GettyImages, WC's Greatest Goals: Archie Gemmill (1978, SCOTLAND vs. Netherlands), Mbappe, Pogba lead team of the tournament, Don't let the rubber chicken fool you: England are focused, The groups this World Cup would have if 48 teams qualified, FIFA reveals Russia's 2018 World Cup logo, Lots of smoke, no fire in Qatar speculation, Young: Dunga's hiring fails to inspire change. Archie Gemmill scores for Scotland Archie McPherson remembers the row of commentators from around the world rising out of their seats in the Estadio Malvinas "like a chorus line". RM ERD09W - Derby footballer Archie Gemmill with wife Betty, their son Scott and baby daughter Stacey pictured in their car before going shopping. He looks to go outside the advancing Rough, but hes bundled over by Kennedy, desperate to catch up and atone. If I'd scored that goal when I was at Derby County or Nottingham Forest or Birmingham City you wouldn't hear about it today, but because it was in front of a worldwide audience and against a team as talented as Holland, it's now a piece of history.". Gemmill swings his free kick onto the penalty spot, where Krol heads confidently clear. Rensenbrink rushes in to press Kennedy, who experiences a rush of blood and, such is the paradoxical beauty of language, freezes. But his final goal which secured a 4-2 victory and Englands only World Cup success, may not have been the best build up, but it was a stung strike given the circumstances. During his career he won the European Cup, three English league titles and captained his national side. 165cm (5-4) Born: March 24, 1947 in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom sco. 38 min: Poor old Scotland, though. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Netherlands vs Uruguay 2010. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. 31st October 1975. Often called the goal of the century no list is complete without this effort. Forsyth is upended. The big striker rises elegantly above Rensenbrink - miles above - and heads back across goal, and down towards Dalglish, a perfect tee-up. Who is Archie Gemmill: Archie Gemmill is a famous Soccer Player. Archie Gemmill is a retired Scottish footballer who played for a number of clubs including St Mirren, Derby County and Nottingham Forrest. Archie Gemmill. If theres an iconic Scottish moment, then surely that was it. Winner of the Puskas Award in 2014, this effort by James Rodriguez of Colombia truly got the worlds attention. You can't plan it. Try predicting how this is going to end! The full back takes a heavy touch, a pity because space for a shot was opening up in front of him. Simple as that. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. Rensenbrink is clear on the penalty spot, but slices a volley into the air. As unassuming as ever, he says he. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. A back-pedalling Terry Butcher can do nothing, and neither can Peter Shilton. Suddenly the picture changes a little! Like Maxi Rodriguez above, he took it on his chest and with his left foot struck a shot effortlessly past the keeper and off the crossbar and in. Chem Campbell (Wycombe Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. The goal is so famous that it sometimes overshadows a successful career in which he won three English league titles and ca. The ball breaks back up the wing to Gemmill, who takes six of the best touches youll ever see in a World Cup finals! Rep turns, a toothy grin spreading over his face more in relief than celebration. This could be a perfect start to the half for MacLeods side! Failed again. What genius! His grandfather, who had been watching the match with Howitt, then 13, died of a heart attack three minutes after Gemmill scored. Rough had shown him far too much of the near post there, so much so that he was diving back towards goal in his attempt to stop the shot. Dalglish clips the ball inside for Souness, who has time to shoot on the edge of the area but opts to knock a pass back to Rioch. 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, List of Scotland national football team captains, "Archie Gemmill Nottingham Forest FC, Sporting Heroes, "Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest stun English football Rewind to 1978", Scotland: Scot Gemmill; 'If it was up to my dad I wouldn't be here, "Scotland International Matches 19711975", "Scotland International Matches 19761980", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archie_Gemmill&oldid=1136955415, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 01:08. For a second, Kenny looks like breaking clear. Scottish fans celebrate Archie Gemmills goal. We didnt do that without good reason. During his career he won the European Cup, three English league titles and captained his national side. The World Cup tournament has seen some of the greatest goals ever scored in it, so at World Soccer we have put together a list of our favourites. 69 min: Please assume the brace position. Subscribe for only 5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Just outside the box, the ball was pinging around and it eventually came to the young forward. It quickly became apparent that McLeods confidence -- which had inspired the novelty ditty "Ally's Tartan Army" to reach No. It's fantastic that people regard it as one of the greatest goals ever, but I think that's only because it happened in a World Cup and against one of the best teams in the world. Donachie is sent scampering into space down the left. Who did Nottingham Forest beat to win the European Cup? Scotland manager Ally McLeod faces the media after his team had been knocked out of the World Cup. A fine performance so far, but lets not get too carried away with the plaudits: they still need three goals if theyre to make the second round, and now theyve only got 45 minutes in which to get them. He came to the attention of Peter Taylor, Derby County's assistant manager. Gemmill received the ball in the Dutch half and proceeded to take it past Wim Jansen, Ruud Krol, and Jan Poortvliet and then lofted it over Dutch keeper Jan Jongbloed. Reaching eight World Cups is a record that any nation should be proud of; unfortunately for Scotland, each of those tournaments has ended with a first-round exit. Gemmill was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Former Switzerland international Ramon Vega speaks toWorld Soccerabout the World Cup, FIFA and his ambition to become its president. The first wonder goal the 1998 Argentina side conceded was against Holland and the genius of Dennis Bergkamp. That should have been Scotlands fourth. 1 "Christ, I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978" - that line, one of the more famous in British cinema history, was uttered in Danny Boyle's. 42 min: Scotland look a little lost right now. To be doing it by dance is a great compliment to me and my goal.". Kenny Dalglish gets Scotland back on level terms with a sublime finish. This was truly an unbelievable goal. Archie Collins (Exeter City . His low drive towards the bottom right is met well by Jongbloed, and Boskamp mops up the rebound. Probably best to stop thinking like this, itll drive us round the bend. World Cup Bafana Bafana 2010 The site for news, views and opinions on the road to the 2010 World Cup Final. Howitt, artistic director of the Scottish Youth Dance company, told a Sunday newspaper that he had already shown the dance to children and they had been very enthusiastic. Gemmill referred to the decision later:[6] .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. But you get a bit elated when its like that and you get caught. The Oranje were a team packed with stars -- the likes of Johnny Rep and Johan Neeskens among seven players in their starting lineup to have tasted defeat in the final against West Germany four years earlier. Archie Gemmill scored what has been described as one of the greatest World Cup goals ever in a 3-2 win during the 1978 World Cup against the Netherlands, who reached the final of the tournament. By. But, and this is the important bit, in the end, none of that bad stuff matters. Liam Prenderville Sports Content Editor. In a parallel universe somewhere, Scotland would be at least a couple of goals up right now. Stock photos, 360 images, vectors and videos. Alba Oil & Gas Community, http://www.albaoil.comPure Magic Archie:)Regards Brian Simpson Alba Oil & Gas Community http://www.albaoil.com Alba Oil Blog http:/. * Seniorklubkampe og -ml tlles kun for den hjemlige liga. Posted by Scotland National Team on Monday, 11 June 2018. 43 min: Rene van der Kerkhof turns on the burners to embarrass Kennedy down the left. From a tight angle, he fires straight through the six-yard box, the ball missing the right-hand post by a couple of feet. It was the goal of the tournament in 2010, and it is easy to see why. Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Something went wrong - please try again later. Nottingham Forest midfielder Gemmill picked up the ball on the right wing and with his first touch lunged past Wim Jansen. England would go on to come fourth in the tournament. The ball flies to Rioch, racing in from the right. If that was on the postage stamp, its not clear Jongbloed would have had it covered. Scotland legend Archie Gemmill is managing his country at the Under-19 finals and has "high hopes" that a talented squad can emerge from a testing group. DC Thomson Co Ltd 2023. Wycombe Wanderers 1, Exeter City 0. Scotland were living dangerously there. The game finished 3-2 and though Scotland were heading home after losing out on goal difference, they could at least celebrate a famous victory against a Netherlands side who would go on to feature in the final again, this time losing 3-1 to hosts Argentina. We were going through to the next round. Archibald Gemmill (born 24 March 1947) is a Scottish former footballer. Jansen goes on a lumber down the right and wins a free kick, shoulder-charged with unnecessary force by Buchan. He made 324 appearances in total for the club and scored 25 goals. Then some end-to-end high-jinks. The 1979 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Olympiastadion, Munich, on 30 May 1979. 62 min: Jansen sends Rene van der Kerkhof away down the right. His famous 1978 World Cup goal against the Netherlands was referenced in the movie "Trainspotting," starring Ewan McGregor.Archie Gemmill has been a part of the Soccer Player list. Three: he nudges the ball past Krol, desperately sliding out but destined to skitter hysterically upfield and out of the picture. Buy images; Sell images; He left Derby after playing five times for them early in the 1977/78 season. Peep! During a group stage match in 2006, Argentina had taken a 1-0 lead after Maxi Rodriguez scored after 6 minutes. A word with Ally MacLeod, who makes sure we get the top line of his message. He surged ahead and then just before a tackle came in, smashed a left-footed shot into the top corner. Here we go! At the same time, Renton (Ewan McGregor), who had switched the tapes in their cases and borrowed Tommy and Lizzie's tape, says after climaxing during sex, "I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!" Its our talent to find something to treasure and celebrate amid utter disaster. Kennedy reaches the byline out on the right and whistles a cross towards Rioch, level with the far post on the edge of the area. Rodriguez dispossessed Mateja Kezman just inside his own half and then pass after pass was put together by the Argentinian side. He played 97 League matches for the Blues, scoring 12 goals. Having battled to within one goal of making it through, here comes instant deflation. Gemmill won 43 caps for Scotland, and his most famous contribution to the national side was his stunning goal against the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. In Mendoza, Netherlands awaited. His famous 1978 World Cup goal against the Netherlands was referenced in the movie "Trainspotting," starring Ewan McGregor. Yep, expect quite the debrief. From the set piece, the ball's worked to Jansen out on the other flank. England would go out on penalties later, but Owens goal brought him onto the world stage. Taylor then told Derby manager, Brian Clough, about Gemmill who had been considering signing for the reigning champions Everton. Footage of Archie Gemmill's wonder solo goal against the Netherlands - which won goal of the tournament - features on the TV screen in the background as Renton (Ewan McGregor) has sex with Diane (Kelly Macdonald). Detailed . Rough does his best to get a hand to it the ball might even have brushed the tips of his gloved fingers but that just cant be stopped! Probably, yes. The battle is on as both Celtic and Rangers are ready to go head-to-head because they are chasing the Scottish Playmaker who could be termed the 'reverse Archie They also took sole possession of the Jules Rimet trophy after winning it for the third time. The ball flies well over the bar, a sad end to a crisp move. Its great fun, this. Compare. Select from premium Archie Gemmill of the highest quality. James named ESPN FC Player of the World Cup, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Extra time was dwindling to a close at 0-0 and England had a free kick in the Belgian half. In the background, Gemmill looks totally distraught, his once-in-a-lifetime achievement, his career pinnacle, his work of art, rendered worthless junk after 202 seconds. So when Jan Poortvliet slid in, I just knocked it past him. A couple of drops remain of his signature optimism. He tries to clip forward for Dalglish again, but Rep has led his defenders on a charge upfield and, for the 948th time already this afternoon, Scotland have several men caught offside. Either hes still suffering from that bang to the noggin, and maybe too much sun to the neep, or more likely that was as cynical as it comes. On the counter attack, Italy surged upfield, a Cruyff turn and back heel followed, and the ball would come to Tardelli on the edge of the box. Rioch takes the free kick, tapping to Kennedy on the right wing. Pre-tournament expectations were at an all-time high for the Scots, chiefly thanks to their outspoken (read: loudmouth) coach, Ally McLeod, who genuinely seemed to have convinced himself that his side could be champions. It was an extraordinary goal and an extraordinary moment. Scotland rush upfield through Dalglish. 6 in the charts -- was misplaced, his promises no more than delusions of grandeur. It's just instinct, Gemmill later said of his goal to the Guardian. I told my kids to save up to see us defend the World Cup in Spain but its not to be. M. Main . WC's Greatest Goals: Archie Gemmill (1978, SCOTLAND vs. Netherlands) 9y Mark Lomas. Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed. As manager you must take the blame. Widely thought to be the greatest team goal ever, the build up was one of the most sublime goals scored by one of the greatest teams ever. All of a sudden, thanks to a couple of goals bookending the break, the world looks very different place! Archive - Gemmill's goal against Holland. Its on! Archie Gemmill Goal v Holland 1978 - YouTube Archie Gemmill scores a memorable goal. Create an account. Hartford slides a pass forward to Dalglish on the edge of the D. The striker looks to turn to his right but is crowded out. The big man goes up, forcing Jongbloed to flap out for a corner. During the group stages against Belgium, A Owairan picked up the ball in his own half and proceeded to take it past a maze of Belgian players before hammering it over the goalkeeper. MLS Power Rankings: Revs still on top after stumble at NYCFC, MLS Power Rankings: Red-hot Revs stay top with eighth win in nine, Rocco Commisso interview: FIFA is applying a double standard on Super League vs. MLS, Relegation fight, Lewa's chase of Muller lead Bundesliga's final day storylines, Suarez rescues Atletico's Liga hopes, Chelsea season hangs in balance, Alisson heroics for Liverpool, Philipp Lahm on the Bundesliga, football as a "cultural asset" in Germany, Juventus slip from Champions League spots in Italy, Spain's title race still wide-open, Chelsea beat Man City. Posts about Archie Gemmill written by worldcupbafanabafana2010. Dalglish hoicks up the wing to Rioch, who is shoved out of the way by Rep, then hacks at the Dutch stars ankles in frustration. His cross shaves the top of Jordans head, six yards out. But regardless, Gemmills goal was a beauty. Archie Gemmill celebrates his stupendous solo goal - one that ultimately counted for nothing. Krol steps in to intercept, and takes a few strides towards the centre circle before rolling a pass down the left channel for Rensenbrink. Archie Gemmill on the goal All of those hopes and dreams were dashed in the very first match when Peru, the eventual group winners, beat the Scots 3-1. So typical of this Scotland vintage, after playing so well. This is clinical: Rensenbrink heat-seeks a low penalty into the bottom-left corner. It even rhymed! 80 min: Kennedy is robbed down the left by Willy van der Kerkhof, but with brother Rene begging for a pass down the middle, he wangs a ludicrously heavy pass straight towards Rough. 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Check out our archie gemmill art selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The Netherlands went on to win 3-2 but lost in the final against Spain. To be scrupulously fair to Scotland, while theyre now performing under a large black cloud, they havent once thrown in the towel. 32 min: Holland are turning the screw a bit now. Scotland, this years hipsters choice, are out of the 1978 World Cup. The game ended 32, denying Scotland a spot in the second round. Kennedy swings in a hopeful cross from the right, but Jordan is outjumped for once, this time by Krol. The blond substitute curls a cross into the centre, where Rep connects with a spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the box. Stats of Archie Gemmill . Scotland were a goal up against the Netherlands but had to. The legends had come true we were kings of the world, gods of the game. "But my wife invited him in and he stayed the night," Gemmill said. Archibald 'Archie' Gemmill (born 24 March 1947 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish former footballer. Picking the ball up inside his own half, he pulls off a delightful spin to evade two English defenders, and the a burst of acceleration takes him into the English half. He then played it out wide to Juan Pablo Sorin. But then we came out and played like world-beaters against the Dutch. Archie is originated from Scotland. A famous climactic reference to the goal appears in the cult British film "Trainspotting," while dancer and choreographer Andy Howitt was inspired to create a ballet routine in tribute to Gemmills exploits. Its a bit overcooked, but Rensenbrink manages to extend a giraffes neck to send it arcing towards the right side of goal. Reaching eight World Cups is a record that any nation should be proud of; unfortunately for Scotland, each of those tournaments has ended with a first-round exit. Posts about Archie Gemmill written by odonnelljack52. Archie Gemmill Scotland vs Holland 1978. 70 min: That was arguably the greatest goal ever scored at a World Cup! When I found myself one on one with the goalkeeper, Jan Jongbloed, though, he made it easier for me by committing himself and going to ground all I had to do was open my body up and flick it over him. The STANDS4 Network. His cross to the far post is contested by Jordan, but overly so. Holland are getting back into this game now, after a fairly undistinguished start by their lofty standards. three English league titles and captained his national side. The goal helped the Scots to a 3-2 victory, but it wasn't enough to keep their . 74 min: Hartford, to the right of the centre circle, rakes a super diagonal pass towards Dalglish, sending him clear down the inside left. He scored a goal against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, which is regularly cited as one of the greatest scored in the competition.