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.
9. AM - Stuart Armstrong - 7.5
His running made him a real threat in the final third. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SFA
10. SS - Ryan Christie - 8
Tireless off the ball and dangerous on it. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group / SFA
11. FC - Oli McBurnie - 5
Linked play and led the line well in the first half. Fell out of it in the second but will mainly be remembered for missing three great chances in the first half. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
12. Leigh Griffiths - 7
A real threat when he came on and unlucky not to equalise with the last kick of the game. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group / SFA