Date: 11-06-1978
Stage: first round
Place: MENDOZA
Running time: 100 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9)
Commentary: MULTI : english/spanish(new)/italian(new)/french
My rating: *****
Notes: Dalglish,Souness,Gemmill,Jordan, Krol,Rensenbrink,Rep,Neeskens
MATCH SUMMARY
Sunday, 11 June 1978, 16:45
Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza, Mendoza
Attendance: 33,297
Meteo: Clear, mild, 18°C
SCOTLAND
Alan Rough
Sandy Jardine
Willie Donachie
Martin Buchan
Willie Miller
Bruce Rioch
Don Masson
Archie Gemmill
Kenny Dalglish
Joe Jordan
John Robertson
Coach: Ally MacLeod (SCO)
() 40′ Willie Donachie
62′ ↓Don Masson ↑Gordon McQueen
NETHERLANDS
Jan Jongbloed
Ruud Krol (c)
Ernie Brandts
Wim Rijsbergen
Wim Suurbier
Arie Haan
Wim Jansen
Wim van Hanegem
Johnny Rep
Rob Rensenbrink
René van de Kerkhof
Coach: Ernst Happel (NED)
() 80′ Ruud Krol
56′ ↓Wim Jansen ↑Dick Nanninga
Referee: Luis Gregorio da Rosa (URU)
Goals:
34′ Kenny Dalglish SCO
44′ Rob Rensenbrink (pen) NED
52′ Archie Gemmill (pen) SCO
68′ Archie Gemmill SCO
71′ Johnny Rep NED
Match overview
Scotland achieved a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in their final group match at the 1978 World Cup. Dalglish gave Scotland the lead, but Rensenbrink equalised from the penalty spot just before halftime. In the second half, Gemmill converted a penalty and added a memorable solo goal, putting Scotland 3-1 ahead. Rep’s strike for the Dutch set up a tense finish, but Scotland held on for a famous win, though they were eliminated on goal difference.
Trivia
Archie Gemmill’s second goal is widely regarded as one of the greatest in World Cup history, symbolizing Scotland’s fighting spirit. Despite the win, Scotland exited the tournament due to goal difference, while the Netherlands advanced and eventually finished as runners-up. The match remains a cherished memory for Scottish football fans.
