3 Dutch players beaten. Scotland's finest moment. Recreated in Trainspotting. Pure poetry.
Archie Gemmill's goal for Scotland against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina is considered the finest individual goal in British football history. He received the ball 25 yards from goal, weaved past three Dutch defenders including Johan Neeskens and Jan Poortvliet, and chipped the goalkeeper with his right foot. Scotland lost 3–2 and were eliminated despite the goal, making it one of the great bittersweet sporting moments. The goal was so culturally significant it was recreated in the 1996 film Trainspotting.

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