Two red cards, a second-half comeback and much more - tonight's British derby between Scotland and Wales had it all.
The Welsh completed an unlikely double over the Scots tonight in Glasgow by mimicking their October victory in Cardiff, where they also came from one goal down to win.
Aaron Ramsey and Hal Robson-Kanu were the goalscorers after Grant Hanley had given the hosts the lead just before the break.
Ramsey was sent off in the dying moments to make it 10 men apiece, with Robert Snodgrass seeing red for a second yellow card earlier on.
Here, Sports Mole tries to get its head around a topsy-turvy World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park.
Match statistics:
Scotland:
Shots 8
On target 3
Possession 42%
Corners 4
Fouls 15
Wales:
Shots 10
On target 10
Possession 58%
Corners 5
Fouls 15
Was the result fair?
Over the whole 90 minutes, yes. Wales started superbly and should have been at least a goal ahead before the half-hour mark. However, Scotland came back into it and grabbed a goal just before the half-time whistle thanks to Hanley's clever movement in the area. The hosts continued to dominate as the second half began but they shot themselves in the foot when Snodgrass conceded a penalty and got himself sent off in the process. From then on it was all-Wales and it took them just 93 seconds to net a winner that takes them third in Group A.
Scotland's performance
Awfully sluggish out of the blocks, the Scots weren't helped when striker Steven Fletcher had to go off injured before the first five minutes was out. They were sloppy in possession for the opening half hour and how the likes of Gareth Bale and Craig Bellamy didn't carve out a chance would have angered visiting manager Chris Coleman. However, they rode the storm and finally started to string together some passes and create chances before Hanley headed in Snodgrass's corner. They continued to press for a second after the break and came ever so close to one when Snodgrass curled over Boaz Myhill but against the inside of the post. Some will argue that Snodgrass's challenge on Chris Gunter shouldn't have warranted a free kick as the ball had gone but it was reckless and deserved a yellow. From then on, it was tough going for Gordon Strachan's men but they surrendered far too easily.
Wales's performance
Led by talisman Bale, the visitors were stringing together passes for fun in the opening half an hour while Scotland's defence did their best to present them with a chance to open the scoring. They couldn't do so and were cruelly punished just before the interval. Bale's withdrawal at the break seemed to knock any life out of them in the opening exchanges of the second 45 but they were gifted a chance to get back in it when Snodgrass scythed down Gunter and Ramsey lashed home the spot kick. Robson-Kanu headed home above a statuesque Scotland defence soon after and the game was won. Coleman will be angered by Ramsey's actions late on but a win's a win and they've been very rare of late for the Welsh.
Sports Mole's man of the match
Jonathan Williams: Five months ago in Cardiff Wales had to rely on Bale to win them the match but they couldn't do the same again tonight as the Tottenham winger came off with a slight knock at half time. On came Crystal Palace's Williams and he filled Bale's boots with an energetic performance that ignited the Welsh comeback.
Biggest gaffe
Has to go to Ramsey for his carelessness in possession in the final few seconds that allowed James McArthur to steal the ball and bear down on goal. Ramsey had no choice but to rugby tackle the Wigan man to the floor and earn what will surely be the most needless red card of his career.
Referee performance
Frenchman Antony Gautier had tough conditions and two teams very much up for it to deal with but overall he did a good job. Both red cards he dished out were the right calls.
What next?
Scotland: Next up for the Scots is a trip to Serbia on Tuesday for a game that could be crucial to decide third spot in the group.
Wales: The Welsh, meanwhile, welcome Croatia to Swansea's Liberty Stadium on Tuesday.
