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McTominay’s Bicycle Kick Sends Scotland to World Cup as Hojlund Ends Drought for Denmark

Conte welcomes a timely lift with both players due back at Castel Volturno ahead of Atalanta.

Overview

  • Scott McTominay opened Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark with a third‑minute overhead kick, clinching the nation’s first World Cup berth in 28 years.
  • Rasmus Hojlund converted a 57th‑minute penalty for Denmark, which must navigate the playoffs after missing direct qualification.
  • Both McTominay and Hojlund are reported to be returning to Napoli training at Castel Volturno in the coming hours before the Atalanta match.
  • Hojlund recently missed three Napoli games with a muscular issue during a broader dip that also followed Kevin De Bruyne’s injury disrupting attacking chemistry.
  • McTominay marked the moment on Instagram with “USA Baby. Scotland is coming,” drawing a congratulatory comment from Hojlund.