Scotland’s game against Georgia last night will live long in the memory for various reasons. Firstly, it made history as we became unbeaten in our fourth qualifying campaign match for the very first time in the country’s footballing existence. Secondly, it placed us eight points clear at the top of Group A ahead of Spain and Norway. And thirdly, there was a nearly two-hour delay to the game due to adverse weather conditions.

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia; John McGinn of Scotland brings the ball away from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia

The third reason is the one most likely to be the thing that allows future generations to reminisce over one night at Hampden Park in which we made history. The rain was like nothing we’d seen before, even by Scottish standards as the pitch became more like a swimming pool, as opposed to an arena for the playing of football.

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia; Aaron Hickey of Scotland tackles Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia

But the game did eventually get back going with Scotland looking to build on their early goal which was tucked away expertly by Celtic’s very own Callum McGregor. A beautifully placed shot was enough to see us ahead before the referee halted time just a mere 10 minutes into the fixture, leaving many fearing the worst.

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia; Ground staff try to clear the rain water from the pitch

Typical Scotland we all thought.

But, with some perseverance and persistence, the game was allowed to reccomence shortly after half-past-nine and all credit must go to the amazing efforts and contributions of the groundstaff and others who all chipped in and played their part to help. Even the ballboys rolled up their sleeves to ensure Scotland had the opportunity to finish what we started on the night so well.

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia; Pitch response ground staff try to clear the water from the pitch

It was one of those wonderfully rare instances in life and football for that matter, that we all recognise the importance of the every man, instead of the superstars who we pay good money to go and watch. And fair play to our national team captain, Andrew Robertson, who joined in with the applause online via social media platform Twitter.

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia; Groundstaff try to clear the pitch

Retweeting an earlier post from the Scottish National Team Twitter account, which read: “A big hand for these legends”, Robbo simply put clapping gestures above it as he reposted the message. All for one and one for all!

20th June 2023; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Football, Scotland versus Georgia;

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— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) June 21, 2023

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