Soccer-Scotland defeat Denmark to grab home advantage in playoffs


Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Scotland v Denmark - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 15, 2021 Scotland's John McGinn acknowledges fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

GLASGOW (Reuters) - Scotland scored a superb 2-0 win over Denmark in their World Cup Group F qualifying clash on Monday to secure home advantage in the playoffs as they handed the Danes their only defeat of the campaign in front of a packed Hampden Park.

Denmark had already secured their spot in next year's finals in Qatar by topping the group after reeling off nine straight wins. Monday's result ensured Scotland finished second, thus advancing to the playoffs.

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