Scotland 3-1 Greece result - strikes from Lyndon Dykes, Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson see hosts continue unbeaten World Cup campaign

Scotland claimed a crucial 3-1 comeback victory over Greece at Hampden Park to continue their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Despite the visitors dominating proceedings, Scotland came out on top thanks to goals from Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes and a first international strike for Lewis Ferguson, as Steve Clarke’s side edged closer to a first appearance at a World Cup finals since 1998.

Clarke equalled Craig Brown’s record of 71 matches in charge of Scotland’s men's side on the night and now just needs a win over Belarus to guarantee at least a playoff.

Greece deservedly took the lead after 62 minutes through former Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas.

The visitors had dominated the opening hour and finally found the back of the net, after Tsimikas latched on to a deflected cross, before firing past Angus Gunn.

Despite offering nothing up until Greece’s opener, Scotland bounced back instantly to send the Hampden Park crowd into pure joy.

Ryan Christie latched on to Grant Hanley’s blocked header, before guiding the ball into the bottom corner.

Scotland improved after their equaliser and went 2-1 ahead with just ten minutes to go, when Ferguson smashed into the roof of the net following a brilliant Andy Robertson free kick.

Hampden Park erupted as Ferguson wheeled away to celebrate his first goal for his country and what a time to get it for the Bologna midfielder.

Substitute Dykes made sure of victory in added time, capitalising on a mistake from the goalkeeper, before smashing the ball into the top corner.

Greece had the biggest chance of the first half through Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis, who somehow failed to turn Tasos Bakasetas’ cross home.

Pavlidis was just a few yards out and had virtually an open goal to put the ball in, but the prolific striker failed to connect.

Scotland struggled to progress the ball forward during the opening hour, leading to a huge sense of frustration for supporters inside Hampden, who made their feelings about the quality of football clear.

However, the hosts fought back late on and found joy from set pieces, to leave supporters heading home in a jubilant mood, dreaming of a place at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Clarke's side remain level on points with group leaders Denmark, behind only on goal difference, and face a visit from Belarus on Sunday, who have lost all of their matches so far.

Greece face a trip to Copenhagen to face Denmark, knowing a defeat will leave them being unable to qualify for the World Cup.

"It means everything to score my first goal, it feels nice and so delighted to get the win. It's so important to get wins in front of our home crowd and pick up three points," Lewis Ferguson told BBC Sport after the game.

"It is a massive game against Belarus, this game means nothing if we don't win on Sunday. We need to win, and we will rest, recover and look to go and do that."

"That is a massive win. We are not naive enough to think we were at our best tonight, but it was still 0-0 at half time and the reaction to going behind was brilliant," Ryan Christie told BBC Sport.

"It has been a while since I have scored for my country, so it was nice to get a goal and get us back into it. We know how important it is to get three points at Hampden in this group. That is one game ticked off and we go again Sunday."

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What a result for Scotland and Steve Clarke, as the overcome Greece to pick up a much-needed victory.

Ferguson has received a yellow card which will rule him out of the match against Belarus.

Scotland have a third and that is surely it! Subsitute Dykes latches on to a mistake by the goalkeeper and sweeps home into an empty corner.

What a moment!

Angus Gunn produces a fantastic save to deny Karetsas from equalising.

Robertson is replaced by Scott McKenna.

There will be six additional minutes here.

Nervy moments for the scots...

Christie and Adams are replaced by Kieran Tierney and Lyndon Dykes for Scotland.

Christos Mouzakitis and Petros Mantalos replace Zafeiris and Kourbelis for Greece.

Scotland lead through Ferguson and Hampden Park erupts!

Robertson whips the free-kick to the back post and the ball falls to Ferguson, who smashes the ball into the roof of the net for his first international goal.

Tsimikas is shown a yellow card for a foul on Ferguson right on the edge of the box.

Bakasetas, Pavlidis and Masouras are replaced by Fotis Ioannidis, Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias.

Christie is awarded a yellow card for a cynical foul and will now miss the next match against Belarus.

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After a lengthy VAR check for offside in the build up to the goal, the referee awards the goal and Christie has his eighth international goal.

Scotland are back in the game and Hampden Park is well and truly alive now.

After a quiet 60 minutes, this game has come to life and Scotland are back in it!

The ball stays alive after a corner and Grant Hanley's header deflects back into the path of Christie, who smashes the ball into the bottom corner.

VAR check incoming...

Greece finally take the lead and Scotland are in trouble! After a sustained period of pressure, the ball falls to Tsimikas in the box and the former Liverpool defender smashes past Angus Gunn.

The visitors deserve that.

Aaron Hickey is replaced by Antony Ralston, after Hickey went down with a hamstring injury.

Billy Gilmour replaces Gannon-Doak, which does not go down too well with supporters.

Greece should take the lead! Tzolis dances round a couple of defenders before passing to Pavlidis in the box, who sets the ball to Giorgos Masouras, who smashes the ball over the bar.

That should have been the opener.