Summary
A Scottish football fan shared a personal story about how excitement over Scotland's qualification for the World Cup led him to an unexpected hospital visit. This happened because he accidentally injured his finger with a football badge during the celebrations. Scotland's victory against Denmark ended nearly 30 years without a World Cup appearance.
Key Facts
- Scotland qualified for the World Cup after winning against Denmark.
- This is Scotland's first World Cup qualification in nearly 30 years.
- The fan, Colin Paterson, had been supporting the Scottish football team for over 40 years.
- He hurt his finger on a Scotland badge, which later required medical attention.
- Colin was reporting for BBC News on the day of the match.
- There was widespread celebration and joy among Scottish fans following the victory.
- The reporting on Scottish celebrations was extended due to the team's significant achievement.