World Cup 1978 : Netherlands loses to Scotland 3-2 but qualifies for next round
MENDOZA, Jun. 11, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Scotland defeated the Netherlands by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza.
Archie Gemmill scored dual goals
Dutch forward Rob Rensenbrink opened the score in the 34th minute on penalty, before seeing Scotland catch up in the 44th minute thanks to Kenny Dalglish. 1-1 at half time. The Scots eventually won the game in the second period with two more goals by Gemmill ('46 on penalty, '68).
The Netherlands advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Scotland is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Scotland at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1954)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974)
Scotland
3:2
Netherlands
3:2 (1:1)
- 11 June 1978
- 16:45
- Mendoza
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Peru | 5 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| Scotland | 3 |
 Iran | 1 |
Matches
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