Perth High School footballers on the elation and unforgettable experience of Senior Shield glory at Hampden

He held his nerve to slot home the winning penalty kick.

And Connor Scott admits the celebratory scenes which quickly followed the shootout success will live with him for the rest of his life.

Perth High School players whipped off shirts, sprinted in various directions and celebrated with anyone unable to run away quick enough after winning the Senior Shield on Friday night.

The spot-kick drama against Holyrood Secondary at national stadium Hampden Park brought unrivalled joy to those on and off the field of play.

For trophy-winning penalty taker Scott, the feeling of elation was just perfection.

Scott, who plays for Kinnoull, told the PA: “To be honest, I started regretting my decision to take the last penalty.

“That was only because the nerves started kicking in that it might be down to me to win.

“But as I started walking to take the penalty those nerves completely disappeared and I sort of felt in control of the moment.

“I realised the goalkeeper had gone the same way every time so I just put the ball the other side and thankfully it hit the back of the net.”

Scott added: “Once I scored I just felt a sense of release and happiness. That was it.

“And to have all my mates run over and celebrate was a moment I won’t forget.

“I got to celebrate with them, then managing to see so many people I’ve grown up with and my family - who were there to support - has to be up there as the best moment I’ve had in football.”

The game, watched by a bumper support through from Perth and with the city back home tuned in for updates, had finished 1-1 with Kacper Prześlica netting the High’s goal.

“I feel like the game was very even,” Scott added.

“We were the better side in the first half but Holyrood were better in the second.

“We knew