"Scotland haven't played at the FIFA World Cup since 1998, and they entered Tuesday's final qualifying game against Denmark needing to win to top Group C and seal their place at next summer's tournament in North America. Step forward McTominay. He needed only four minutes to deliver a wonderful overhead kick -- to send Scotland 1-0 up before eventually winning 4-2 -- that will be remembered as one of the best goals in Scottish football history."
"England looked like they were going out of Euro 2024 as they trailed Slovakia 1-0 in the 94th minute of their round-of-16 tie. But then up stepped Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid midfielder struck a wonderful overhead kick after a flick-on from his teammate, to send the game into extra time. And, shortly after, Harry Kane struck to put England through."
"Alejandro Garnacho (Man United) vs. Everton, 2023 Alejandro Garnacho took roughly three minutes to file his entry for the Premier League Goal of the Season award as Manchester United cantered to a 3-0 victory against Everton. What are you watching there, @AGarnacho7? 😂👀#MUFC || #EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/5vMNLoqiTX- Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 26, 2023 The 19-year-old forward registered his first goal of the campaign in spectacular style as he"
Scotland entered the final qualifying match against Denmark needing a win to top Group C and reach the 2026 World Cup. Scott McTominay scored an overhead kick after four minutes to put Scotland ahead; the team eventually won 4-2. Scotland also produced Kieran Tierney's curler and Kenny McLean's halfway-line effort during the match. The piece highlights other iconic overhead kicks, including Jude Bellingham's 94th-minute overhead kick for England at Euro 2024 that forced extra time and Alejandro Garnacho's spectacular overhead finish for Manchester United against Everton in 2023.
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