Kevin Nisbet was on target for his first international goal – with his first touch after coming on as a substitute – but a breathtaking free-kick from Memphis Depay denied the Hibs striker a winning goal with a late equaliser.
Depay had been on target in the first half too, cancelling out an unlikely – though well-taken – opener from Jack Hendry.
Given all the covid implications of John Fleck's positive test result and a further group of players being unavailable, Steve Clarke will have taken positives from Portugal.
Here’s how the players rated using our usual ratings scale.
Starting XI ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
*substitutes will differ depending on minutes played and influence.
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Given all the covid implications of John Fleck's positive test result and a further group of players being unavailable, Steve Clarke will have taken positives from Portugal.
. FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 02: Jack Hendry of Scotland celebrates with Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong and David Turnbull after scoring their side's first goal during the international friendly match between Netherlands and Scotland at Estadio Algarve on June 02, 2021 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Scotland celebrate Jack Hendry's opener against Netherlands at Estadio Algarve, Portugal. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Photo: Fran Santiago
. Craig Gordon - 7
Barely involved but when he was called up, interventions were vital. Punch to clear corner then instinctive arm denied van Aanholt. No chance for late free-kick stunner. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
. Liam Cooper - 7
Not a nailed on starter but didn't dent his chances at all. Cool in the first half with backheel clearance, and sensible uner pressure in the second with the same. Still has a chance of being involved on June 14. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
. Jack Hendry - 8
A goal a midfielder or forward would be proud of and looked increasingly settled at this level as part of the three centre-backs. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
. Kieran Tierney - 8
Teams still don't know how to cope with him motoring forward from centre-half and his charges caused the Dutch difficulties while still capable of all his defensive duties, and more. A must-pick. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group / SFA
13. SUB - Declan Gallagher - 4
Under pressure almost as soon as he entered play with Holland searching an equaliser. Coped and kept the ball out until Depay's stunner. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
14. SUB - Kevin Nisbet - 7
Dreamland stuff for Nisbet on his second appearance and a goal with his first touch. More difficult than it looked despite great cross from Robertson and young forward can kick on from here. Showed quality as a substitute option. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
15. SUB - Greg Taylor - 4
On for Robertson after Scotland went 2-1 up - and on defensive duty as Holland pushed for another equaliser. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA
16. SJB - Scott McKenna - 4
Closed out the match and will hope to add more minutes against Luxembourg. Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA