Scotland secured a huge win in their quest to reach next summer’s World Cup after they defeated Greece 3-1 at Hampden Park.
Steve Clarke’s remain in second place in Group C on seven points, behind Denmark on goal difference after they thrashed Belarus 6-0 in Hungary. However, the Scots have now pulled four points clear of the Greeks in what is becoming a fiercely competitive pool.
Greece had taken the lead just before the hour mark through Kostas Tsimikas, but Scotland showed their fighting spirit by netting three goals in an exhilarating second-half display.
Ryan Christie levelled matters before Lewis Ferguson bagged his first goal in Scotland colours with a crucial strike ten minutes from the end.
Greece pushed for a leveller and Scotland keeper Angus Gunn made an exceptional stop to deny Konstantinos Karetsas from close range. It proved crucial, with Lyndon Dykes landing a third in stoppage time to put Scotland in buoyant mood ahead of facing Belarus.
We give each player a mark out of ten for their performance.
5. Andy Robertson
The captain had his hands full all evening as Greece pummelled both his left flank and the other side looking for joy down the wings. Had a couple of desperate defensive moments and the Greek opener emanated from his area of the pitch. Managed to nullify the precocious talent that is Karetsas when the teenager came on and floated in the cross that led to Ferguson's goal. 7 | SNS Group
6. Lewis Ferguson
What a time to get your first goal as Scotland player. The Bologna midfielder was in the right place at the right time to prod the ball high into the net on 80 minutes in what turned out to be a crucial strike. Had spent the majority of the match embroiled in a physical battle in midfield. He has finally nailed down a place in Scotland's starting XI. 7 | SNS Group
7. Ryan Christie
Showed really good composure to fire home a loose ball inside the penalty box on 65 minutes and get Scotland's equaliser and his eighth goal in the colours of the national team. Tried to get forward from a midfield role but found the going challenging against the Greeks until Scotland stepped it up after the opener. 8 | SNS Group
8. Ben Gannon-Doak
This was ultimately a disappointing night for the winger. On the fleeting occasions he got a chance to run the ball, he was never able to create an opening despite the crackle of anticipation within Hampden whenever he got the ball. Snuffed out by Vagiannidis, he came off just before the hour mark for Gilmour - a decision not altogether welcomed by the Tartan Army. 5 | SNS Group