Scotland’s Heartbreaking Night in Spain: VAR Drama Denies Euro Qualification
1 min readOn that fateful night in Seville’s Estadio de La Cartuja, every Scottish soul in the stadium could feel the momentous occasion approaching. With a half-hour left on the clock, Scotland’s Scott McTominay unleashed a sensational free-kick, seemingly putting them 1-0 ahead in their quest to secure a spot in the European Championships. The historic opportunity was just within their grasp.
However, as two giant screens inside the stadium ominously displayed ‘VAR check in progress,’ an air of uncertainty permeated the crowd. Moments earlier, Scottish fans had erupted in joy, but now, they awaited the verdict from the Video Assistant Referee.
The tension was palpable as the Dutch referee, Serdar Goz