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Gemmill beats McTominay in vote for your most iconic Scotland goal

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Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Gemmill v Netherlands

The votes are in and the contest is now over - you have decided that Archie Gemmill's solo effort against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup is Scotland's Most Iconic Goal.

That stunning strike comfortably beat Scott McTominay's overhead kick against Denmark last November in the end in a battle of two belters, garnering more than 60% of the vote.

And as excitement builds towards Scotland's long-awaited return to the men's World Cup finals, why not whet your appetite with a wee look at some of the best goals in the national team's storied history?

The day Scotland shocked the world. Denis Law grabbing the opener as Scotland beat newly crowned world champions England 3-2 at Wembley.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - Law v England

Joe Jordan with a famous headed winning goal that sent Scotland to the 1974 World Cup.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - Jordan v Czechoslovakia

In a match dubbed the Battle of Britain, Kenny Dalglish scored in the 87th minute to secure Scotland's World Cup qualification.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals: Dalglish v Wales

Archie Gemmill's incredible solo goal put Scotland 3-1 up against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup.

Cue the scenes as David Narey gives Scotland a shock lead against Brazil with this piledriver.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Narey v Brazil

A great turn and neat footwork as Kenny Dalglish produces another iconic Scotland moment – this time against Belgium.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Dalglish v Belgium

A left-foot strike into the top corner as Kenny Dalglish adds another memorable goal to his repertoire.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Dalglish v Spain

Euro 96 heaven for Scotland as Ally McCoist seals victory against Switzerland at Villa Park.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McCoist v Switzerland

James McFadden's 30-yard strike stuns France in the Parc des Prince to seal a famous Scotland victory.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McFadden v France

Shaun Maloney finishes off a well-worked corner routine to seal a Euro 2016 qualifying victory at Celtic Park.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Maloney v Republic of Ireland

Up steps Leigh Griffiths to send this wonder free-kick past England's Joe Hart at Hampden.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Griffiths (1st) v England

Not content with one free-kick, Leigh Griffiths sends another past the flying Joe Hart to put Scotland ahead against England.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Griffiths (2nd) v England

A beauty of a curler from John McGinn as Scotland edge out Israel at Hampden.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goal - McGinn v Israel

With World Cup qualification on the line, Scott McTominay's overhead kick wows the Hampden crowd.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McTominay v Denmark

Cue the wild celebrations at Hampden as Kieran Tierney fires Scotland ahead and on the brink of World Cup qualification.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Tierney v Denmark

Holding on to a 3-2 lead and with Denmark pushing for an equaliser, Kenny McLean goes for the impossible from the half way line to seal Scotland's place at the World Cup.

Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - McLean v Scotland

Sources: BBC Sport

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