Scotland 1-1 Serbia: Player Ratings as Scots Reach Euro 2020 on Penalties

Scotland took the lead in the second half before being pegged back late on
Scotland took the lead in the second half before being pegged back late on / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images
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Scotland qualified for Euro 2020 and their first major international tournament since 1998 in dramatic fashion as they edged past Serbia on penalties in Belgrade, with David Marshall keeping out Aleksandar Mitrovic's decisive spot kick.

Celtic star Ryan Christie twisted and turned on the edge of the box from Callum McGregor's pass to fire in off the post for the game's opener...

Serbia were pretty muted throughout normal time but Steve Clarke's side missed chance after chance and were eventually made to pay for their inefficiency when the unmarked Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic headed in from a corner in the 90th minute.

The Scots looked out on their feet for much of extra time as Serbia piled on the pressure but held out for penalties, where they kept their cool from the spot before Marshall stopped Fulham striker Mitrovic's effort to send Scotland to Euro 2020.

SCOTLAND

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Marshall (GK) - 7/10 - Made a truly terrific save in extra time to deny Nemanja Gudelj from range. Wasn't overly tested with Serbia misfiring for much of the encounter. Got agonisingly close to a few penalties before stopping Mitrovic's strike.

Scott McTominay (CB) - 6/10 - One positive of playing McTominay as a third centre back is his comfort on the ball. The Manchester United midfielder brought the ball out of defence and looked assured. Was really solid before he lost Jovic at a corner, with the striker scoring the equaliser. Drilled his spot kick into the bottom corner.

Declan Gallagher (CB) - 7/10 - Made an important intervention in the first half. One Twitter user quipped: "Steve Clarke’s turned Declan Gallagher into Maldini." Might be a step too far, but the Motherwell defender was impressive nonetheless.

Kieran Tierney (CB) - 7/10 - Outshone the further advanced Andy Robertson. As combative and assured as ever.

2. Wing Backs & Midfielders

McGinn was brought off in the 83rd minute
McGinn was brought off in the 83rd minute / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images

Stephen O’Donnell (RWB) - 7/10 - The 28-year-old performed well throughout, forcing Serbia stopper Predrag Rajkovic into a save in extra time.

Callum McGregor (CM) - 7/10 - Teed up Christie for Scotland's goal and came close to scoring himself with a long range effort. Decent penalty, too.

Ryan Jack (CM) - 6/10 - A little less influential than his midfield partners but solid enough.

John McGinn (CM) - 7/10 - Picked up from his impressive performance at Arsenal. Was brought off with Scotland a goal up as he builds up his fitness.

Andy Robertson (LWB) - 6/10 - Missed a brilliant chance in the second, blazing over from Dykes' cute lay off. Not the Liverpool man's best performance and his partnership with Tierney looks odd.

3. Forwards

Christie netted in the 52nd minute
Christie netted in the 52nd minute / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/Getty Images

Ryan Christie (ST) - 7/10 - The Celtic midfielder, pushed up front to support Dykes, scored the opener which proved to be one of the more famous goals in Scotland's history. A good showing and he'll be the toast of Scotland for a long, long time.

Lyndon Dykes (ST) - 8/10 - Won so many aerial duels, giving his side crucial breathing space. Might need to be checked for concussion after the game, given how headers he won.

4. Substitutes

Oli McBurnie - 6/10 - Was isolated up front after being brought on. Nice composed penalty.

Kenny McLean - 6/10 - Little to note from his cameo, but kept his cool in the shootout.

Calum Paterson - 5/10 - As is the way with Calum Paterson, played in pretty much every position during his appearance from the bench.

Leigh Griffiths - 6/10 - Came on late, scored the first penalty of the shootout.