Nathan Patterson heats up after Everton frostbite on a night solidarity was the winner - Keith Jackson's big match verdict

Solidarity. The Poles gave the concept to the world more than 40 years ago in a brave rebellion against the Kremlin.

And last night they brought it to Hampden for a match which meant next to nothing, but an occasion which is likely to be remembered long after the contest itself is forgotten.

For Steve Clarke, it was very nearly win number seven on the bounce, which seemed to be secured by Kieran Tierney ’s 68th minute header.

But victory was snatched from Scotland in injury time when sub Krzysztof Piatek won a penalty which should never have been given and then slotted it beyond Craig Gordon to snatch a draw which was neither deserved nor grudged, given the backdrop to this match.

It was also another impressive Scotland performance from a team which now looks as if it belongs at this level and may very well be destined for bigger and better things.

But, although there was much for the manager to feel pleased about – not least the sight of Nathan Patterson rampaging out of cold storage as if the last three months of frostbite at Goodison had never happened –ultimately, what took place on the pitch was kept in context by the outpouring of generosity and goodwill which was so overwhelming off it.

That it should have been Ukraine out there was never far from the mind. That around half a million pounds of humanitarian aid was raised in ticket sales alone, a source of solace and hope.

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