Scotland’s unbeaten run came to an end at nine consecutive games, though it really shouldn’t have.
The visitors were much the better team in Trnava but wasted several chances, were denied by a couple of excellent saves, and ultimately lost the match to a deflected shot from distance.
Manager Steve Clarke will be pleased with the performance, but unless Israel upset the Czech Republic with a result in Prague tonight, Scotland will need to win in Israel to ensure they’ll top their Nations League group and advance to the top tier.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
1. GK - Craig Gordon - 6
Made a decent stop early and couldn't do much at the goal as he was unsighted and it took a deflection. Barely tested otherwise. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SFA
2. RCB - Andy Considine - 6
Steady enough in defence but didn't look all that comfortable in possession on the right side of the back three. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SFA
3. CB - Scott McKenna - 7
A solid performance at the heart of the back three after coming back into the fold for Declan Gallagher. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group / SFA
4. LCB - Liam Cooper - 7
Made an excellent late tackle to deny Slovakia as they went in search of a second. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group