Dykes and McLean strike late for epic Scottish smash and grab in Norway

Erling Haaland opened the scoring with his 59th of the season from the spot, but Scotland turned it round
Dykes and McLean strike late for epic Scottish smash and grab in Norway

Scotland's Kenny McLean (left) celebrate with John McGinn after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group A match at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. Picture date: Saturday June 17, 2023.

Euro 2024 qualifying: Norway 1 Scotland 2

What a finish to give Scotland a classic smash-and-grab victory and send their fans into the sun-dappled Oslo evening ready to party all night. With three minutes of normal time left Steve Clarke’s side trailed to Erling Haaland’s 59th goal of the season and were staring at their first defeat of Euro 2024 qualifying. But then came a showstopping close that cast Haaland’s penalty as immaterial.

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