Steve Clarke's men were held 2-2 by a battling Finland after a late penalty call went against Craig Gordon on his 75th cap.
Scotland's send-off ahead of Euro 2024 ended in disappointment after they squandered a two goal lead to allow Finland to claim a share of the spoils at Hampden.
The Scotland boss opted to make no changes to his team during the break, but will have had some stern words about the lack of intensity both with and without the ball in the first 45 minutes. The hosts were able to up their game ever so slightly in the opening stages of the half, with Billy Gilmour testing out substitute goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo with a half-volley from inside the box that the former Ayr United man was able to palm away.
Scotland have been the architects of their own downfall in recent months, and Gordon's night got from bad worse, colliding with Finland sub Tomas Galvez inside the area, leaving the referee with no choice but to point to the spot. Oliver Antman kept his cool to find the net with a side-footed spot kick that turned out to be the final goal on a underwhelming night of action.
Shankland stakes a claim Lawrence Shankland was handed the starting berth once more, and despite barely getting a kick in his 60 minute, still managed to make his mark. The Hearts talisman cut a frustrated figure in the first half, but with his only real clear-cut chance in front of goal, showed his prowess where it matters to give his side a crucial second goal.
But if there is one thing we do know about the 29-year-old, is that he is the man for the big occasion and is sure to play with much more energy when the Scots aim to pull off a massive shock against hosts Germany in seven days time. Another player who is only going to get better with more game time is Grant Hanley, who was restricted to just 10 outings for Norwich last season, but has already shown that he can be relied upon when it matters most.
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