Manager Steve Clarke reverted to the same side which saw off Serbia – on penalties – last week for the crucial match in Netanya.
Lyndon Dykes, Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay all returned to the side as did the previously undefeated Declan Gallagher for his seventh cap.
But that proud record of the Motherwell defender is gone, and so have Scotland’s Nations League hopes. They’ll remain in the ‘B’ section after Czech Republic leap-frogged Steve Clarke's side and took promotion.
With the 2-0 win in Plzen even a draw wouldn’t have been enough for Scotland and Manor Solomon’s goal was crucial in Netanya in saving Israel from relegation too and denying Scotland the step up despite a 12-2 corner kick balance in the visitors’ favour.
Here’s how the Scotland players rated in the match, using our ratings scale.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
5. Kieran Tierney - 6
Bolted forward into the space left empty by Robertson containing Dasa - looked like he was enjoying the freedom but still on the losing side. Photo: JACK GUEZ
6. Stephen O'Donnell - 7
Performed the attacking wing-back role of Robertson on the right - and found himself with two gilt-edged chances but couldn't score. A good three game break for the defender overall - but should have scored tonight. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Callum McGregor - 5
Did the link play between McGinn as advanced midfielder and Jack in holding role, but too often caught in two minds between both roles and mileage over the past week - and recent games for Celtic caught up in the second half. Far from his Serbian masterclass. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
8. John McGinn - 6
Cannot be faulted for his constant running and work-rate but couldn't provide the X-factor and replaced in second half after racking up the minutes over the three away games. Photo: JACK GUEZ