How Scotland ended 22 years of pain

David Marshall’s penalty save sent the nation into euphoria last night as fans, politicians and celebrities alike celebrated Scotland’s first trip to a major tournament in a generation. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Nov 13, 2020 Good morning, We needed some good news this year! Where were you the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament, in 1998? I was four years old. While you're here we want to thank you for your support. If trusted, fact-checked journalism is important to you, please consider taking out a subscription [from just £3 a month](. How Scotland ended 22 years of pain with monumental win It was a heart-stopping climax as the Scottish team triumphed over Serbia, switching the narrative from glorious failure. So writes Alan Pattullo in his sweeping emotive analysis of the nail-biting match, which saw our fortunes change and a nation burst with pride. How did you celebrate? 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