Craig Levein was left to rue his decision not to play Kenny Miller as Scotland fell to a 1-0 defeat to the Czech Republic in Prague.
The manager started with a line-up designed to frustrate the Czechs and it worked until the 69th minute, when Roman Hubnik put the home side in front.
Tomas Rosicky and Jan Polak has early chances for the home side, while Gary Caldwell's attempt to set up James Mackie was thwarted by Petr Cech.
Allen McGregor saved Scotland's blushes early in the second half when he saved an effort from Michal Kadlec, before an effort from Graham Dorrans was ruled out for off-side.
McGregor, despite an impressive performance, could not prevent the opener after 69 minutes.
A Rosicky corner was nodded on by Roman Bednar for Hubnik to bullet a header into the back of the net.
Scotland had nothing in response, and matters were made worse when Barry Robson was ruled out of the clash with Spain, following a booking.