Scotland and Israel locked horns once again in qualification, this time as both nations battled for the upper hand in Qatar 2022 World Cup qualification, with Manchester United's Scott McTominay featuring for Steve Clarke's side.
Willibald Ruttensteiner's side were looking to silence the raucous Hampden Park crowd as they eyed jumping into second place and the all-important play-off place at the Tartan Army's expense.
It was the 24-year-old's first appearance since the European Championships after missing the last round of international with a groin injury that saw him sit out of the wins over Moldova and Austria as well as the defeat to Denmark.
The Scot's highlighted the Israeli aerial weakness utilising Lyndon Dykes and McTominay's height with both players posing problems from the offset.
However, that didn't stop the visitors from going in front after a brilliant free-kick from Eran Zahavi.
But fans noticed a bizarre tactic implemented by the former West Brom, putting the Reds midfielder on corner-kicks.
Aston Villa's John McGinn equalised with a superb curling effort into the top corner but parity was only momentarily restored as Munas Dabbur fumbled home after pinball in the Scotland box fell to the Hoffenheim forward.
But on the stroke of half-time, they were awarded a penalty after Billy Gilmour was clattered just inside the box after McGinn's corner was partially punched clear.
However, Dykes stepped up and fired down the middle only to see his spot-kick saved by the feet of Ofir Marciano.
Clarke's trust in McTominay persisted on Saturday afternoon despite his injury problems although he has featured prominently since his return to fitness as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to tinker to find his best XI bedding in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.
Three points were imperative for Scotland as they looked to continue to apply pressure to Denmark's push for qualification, with three games remaining, they end their campaign at home to Kasper Hjulmand's squad in mid-November.
