Scotland’s night was marred by disappointment as Scott McTominay’s team lost 0–4 to the Netherlands in Amsterdam.

But as the Scots missed many opportunities to tie the score before faltering to give up three goals in the closing minutes, it was one of those games when the final score does not always accurately reflect the action.

Tartan Army started the game well and finished with the same number of shots as the Dutch, thirteen. They also had a decent 46% of the ball in the Johan Cruyff Arena.

But if they are to make any kind of impression on the summer Euros, they will need to learn to take chances and avoid late collapses like this one.

As one would anticipate, McTominay started as a box-to-box midfielder and was actively engaged in the midfield strugglе.

Regretfully, the United academy alumnus found himself in hоt water very quickly, as he was booked for a reckless high arm in the eighth minute of action.

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Although McTominay scored a number of classic dashes down the field and helped to some fine passing moves for Scotland in the first half, Memphis Depay, a former United player who ended up in the book with the Scotland international, also delivered him a nasty foul.

The United player’s greatest moment was in the 47th minute when, after deftly dodging a Dutch defender in the penalty area, his shot was stopped just as it seemed destined to score.

Overall however, McTominay puffed and puffered in vain, much like his side.

Despite receiving a subpar 6.2 on Sofascore, the player managed an amazing 91% pass accuracy and 54 touches.

McTominay seldom threatened to reach the back of the goal, and apart from the previously stated blocked shot, he only made one other effort that went off target.

He had a hard time winning duels; in eight of his eleven ground duels, he lost, for a dismal dueling accuracy of only 27%.

In addition, he made three fouls, lost the ball eight times, and almost received a red card; however, the amicable nature of the match spared him.

Despite this, the 27-year-old still manage to make five interceptions and one shot block.

Scotland will now have to wait until Tuesday night to play Northern Ireland, which ought to be a simpler match for McTominay and his team.