Scotland lost 3-2 to Greece in their World Cup qualifier in Piraeus - yet can still reach the finals automatically after Denmark drew 2-2 at home to Belarus.
In a crazy, rollercoaster night of international football, Scotland now know that a win against the Danes at Hampden on Tuesday night will be enough to see them over the line.
Steve Clarke’s men so nearly battled back from three goals down against the Greeks, who roared ahead via goals from Anastasios Bakasetas, Konstantinos Karetsas and Christos Tzolis.
Scotland staged a fightback, with Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie finding the net - and a great save denying Scott McTominay what would have been an equaliser.
Nevertheless, thanks to Belarus’ fine result in Copenhagen, Scotland are just a point behind Denmark and should they beat them on Tuesday evening at Hampden, they will avoid the play-offs and reach the World Cup next year for the first time since 1998.
13. Anthony Ralston
Solid down the right flank after replacing a tiring Hickey. Got to the byline on a couple of occasions. 4 | PA
14. Lyndon Dykes
Lyndon Dykes On after 82 minutes. Never saw much of the ball. n/a | Getty Images
15. Lawrence Shankland
A similar story to Dykes. Will be delighted to win his first cap in nearly a year. n/a | PA
16. George Hirst
Not enough time to make an impact after coming on in 88 minutes. n/a | PA