How the Scotland players rated in 2-0 qualifying disappointment and defeat in Denmark
And while low on numbers, Scotland came up short in Copenhagen where two first half goals in 92 seconds from Daniel Wass and Joakim Maehle gave them an uphill struggle.
Possession totalling just 37% of the first half indicated how the game had gone. A more positive second half gave hope and Ryan Fraser almost reduced the deficit late on but was denied by Kasper Schmeichel.
Lewi Ferguson of Aberdeen was given a debut and the squad must regroup for Saturday evening’s home match with Moldova at Hampden after slipping to fourth in the qualification group.
Here’s how they rated in the Parken Stadion as Denmark moved to 12 points from four qualifying games to stand on the verge of sealing a spot in the Qatar World Cup next year.
Lewi Ferguson of Aberdeen was given a debut and the squad must regroup for Saturday evening’s home match with Moldova at Hampden after slipping to fourth in the qualification group.
5. Scott McKenna - 4
Nottingham Forest defender was surprise inclusion and keen to step out of defence with the ball, but limited opportunity as high-pressing Danish side shook Scotland up. Replaced at the interval by Lyndon Dykes and Scotland settled. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Andrew Robertson - 6
Out of position and targeted in the first half, showed his attacking threat in the second when Scotland re-worked the team and should have tee'd up at least one goal with his incisive runs. Photo: CARL RECINE
7. Kenny McLean - 5
Faced up to Mikel Damsgaard in the middle and Danish playmaker showed his class and gave McLean no chance on his international return after injury. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. Callum McGregor - 5
Like McLean, midfield was outplayed in the first half. Found more space in the second half as Scotland improved. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN