Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland at Hampden Park in the Nations League, with Jack Hendry sent off inside 11 minutes and the team a man down and a goal behind almost immediately.
The World Cup quarter-finalists erased the promise of Sebastien Pocognoli's opening win in Slovenia last weekend. It was a miserable first Hampden night for the manager, as his side were swamped by the visitors.
Red card and early setback
Hendry was red-carded for pushing over attacker Dan Ndoye, and from the resultant free-kick Ricardo Rodriguez crashed home the opener. The 10 men stayed in the game until the 55th minute, when stopper Nico Elvedi slotted home a second from Ndoye's inviting cross.
Scotland were second best across the pitch, and the final blow came when Zeki Amdouni smashed through Angus Gunn's attempts to save for a third with eight minutes to go.
Player ratings
ANGUS GUNN - 4
Keeper was done on his side of the goal when the power and accuracy of the Rodriguez free-kick zipped into his top right-hand corner. Down low to the same side approaching the interval to stop a Dan Ndoye drive, having also got behind an Amdouni hit. Little chance of stopping the second goal with his backline nowhere near close enough to Elvedi as he stepped onto a cross for a simple close-range finish. Could have done better as Amdouni's drive seared past him.
NATHAN PATTERSON - 5
Right side of the pitch and a really difficult job trying to deal with two Swiss talents as both Johan Manzambi and Ndoye took turns at moving onto their left flank and running at him looking to create. Pushed back. Did enough at the far post just before the interval to deny Ndoye an easy finish, and good discipline to tuck inside on a variety of occasions before going off at the hour.
JACK HENDRY - 1
Saudi-based stopper lasted just 10 minutes before sent from the pitch. Trailing in the dust of Swiss attacker Ndoye, the former Celtic defender pushed him in the back. An original booking with referee Nenad Minakovic initially awarding a penalty was upgraded to a red after a VAR check confirmed that it was a free-kick as opposed to a spot kick. A short and miserable experience.
SCOTT McKENNA - 5
Deployed at the heart of the three centre-backs and loads of communication needed with his partners, as, although mainly dealing with Johan Manzambi, the interchange of the Swiss attackers meant dialogue had to be bang on. Movement of the Swiss and size of his task typified in one sparkling second-half interchange from the visitors when Michel Aebischer sucked the defender out from his position and took him out of the game with a flick which sent Ndoye into the space in behind for a one-on-one chance.
LUIS BINKS - 5
Crunching early challenge to mark his debut appearance as he started on the left-side of a back three. The captain of Brondby in the Danish top flight had plenty to deal with on his maiden appearance with the Swiss frontline fluid. Tried to get out to Ndoye at the second goal, but unable to stop the cross which was converted in front of the sticks by Elvedi, who was still on the offensive at the second phase of the corner.
ANDY ROBERTSON - 5
Skipper had his hands full on the left side with Aebischer being joined by runners in his area. Did his best to get forward, even with the side reduced to 10 men, and was on the back foot at a set-piece as he scooped a good chance high over the bar in the first period. Ran out of steam after the interval when he also charged into the Swiss box. Never stopped and set his normal example with his work on 99th appearance for his country.
LEWIS FERGUSON - 6
Shuttled around the engine room looking to close spaces and get tight to the opponents in possession laying a platform on either side of him for McGann and Gilmour to try and get ahead and offer support to McBurnie. With the away team so smooth and controlled, it was mainly a defensive job for the Bologna star as he had to try and press the talented Swiss and half their flow.
BILLY GILMOUR - 6
Buzzed around in customary fashion looking to get onto the ball and move it quickly. Gilmour tried to dictate the pace of it by also slowing it down when the situation called. Frustrated the crowd when he turned down an opening-period shooting chance after McBurnie's lay-off. Tough job against the talented Swiss midfield, but fought his corner and had the discipline to keep the ball at times when the crowd were urging for it to go forward before Christie took over.
JOHN McGINN - 4
Aston Villa captain operated his usual beat in the middle of the park and had strong appeals for a penalty kick waved aside when being held in the box at a corner by Rodriguez. No shortage of desire and energy from the talisman, but unable to exert any real influence onto proceedings and a peripheral figure for the majority of the match.
OLI McBURNIE - 5
Hull hitman had to plough a lone furrow in the frontline after the removal of Bowie and it was a tough task against the strength and positioning of Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi. Denied a clear run at goal when tangling with Akanji, yet the officials appeared correct to see no foul from the defender. Battled hard in treacherous circumstances and earned a strong ovation for the fans when making way for Ure just before the hour.
KIERON BOWIE - 2
Striker got just 10 minutes before he had to be withdrawn in a reshuffle in the wake of the Hendry red card. Hitman showed good strength to muscle a defender and deliver a centre intended for McBurnie, but that was his last act before leaving the park as Pocognoli had to alter it.
Substitutes' impact
STEPHEN WELSH - 5
Swansea centre-back was left out of the starting line-up despite a strong performance against Slovenia, yet he was soon involved to take over from Hendry after the red card. No frills and worked hard to fulfill his role.
BEN GANNON-DOAK - 3
Winger was a more offensive option on the right when he took over from Patterson with an hour on the clock and Pocognoli trying to find a way back into the contest. Like the man he replaced, it was working back the pitch for the majority of the time to assist Welsh.
ROBBIE URE - 2
Took the lone striker role from McBurnie for the final half an hour and his task was equally as tough given the limited opportunity for his team to get into forward positions and offer him service.
RYAN CHRISTIE - 2
Straight swap in the midfield for Gilmour and couldn't get to Amdouni at the third.
JOSH DOIG - 1
Slotted into the role vacated by skipper Robertson for the latter stages.
