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Published 21:51 14 Nov 2014 GMT
Updated 23:38 14 Nov 2014 GMT
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Stephen Ward 6
Got forward in support of McClean at a greater frequency than Coleman. Delivered two good crosses that had the Scots sweating. Unfortunately, Ward went A.W.O.L in defence on numerous occasions. When he was back on patrol he allowed Steve Whittaker and Shaun Maloney get testing crosses in.
Aiden McGeady 5
Clearly unsettled by the pantomime boos. A shadow of his livewire self and rushed passes and crosses. Usually takes too many touches in possession but seemed eager to get the ball away from him as quick as possible. Tackled back well when dropping back to defend and nicked the ball of Anya as he wound up to shoot in the Irish box. Started the half with a nice jink, turn of pace and cross that found Walters and earned a corner. Flashing shot well saved by David Marshall.
Jeff Hendrick 5
Did not cover himself in glory in the opening half as he received a yellow card for a thunderous tackle and was wasteful in possession. Gave up a long-range chance to effort when he was muscled off the ball having unwisely opted to chest the ball down outside the box. Sat in front of the back four as the game progressed. Needless shove on Naismith ceded free that led to Walters' heading onto his own crossbar. Nut-megged by Maloney just before the opener.
Darron Gibson 5
Bypassed with increasing frequency as the game progressed. His major contributions in the first half included winning headers, getting booked and losing a 50/50 in the centre circle that led to an Anya sighter. Hauled ashore after 67 minutes.
James McClean 6
Got crosses into the box with regularity with the quality varying from useful to useless. Scots funneled him towards the corner flag a couple of times and crowded him out. Battled well all night and nicked the ball well to turn defence into attack. Wasted a corner near the end of the first half. Allowed Naismith to slide by him and square a ball that Chris Martin should have scored.
Shane Long 5
Was lucky not to receive a yellow card for a clumsy first-half foul. Won flick-ons and linked up well with Walters on a couple of occasions but their partnership often lacked true synergy. Had a header saved from five yards out as Walters nodded goalwards. Withdrawn on 67 minutes.
Jon Walters 7
Walters was everywhere for Ireland during his attacking midfielder/front-man stint. His best work included winning corners, frees, and retaining possession. Two long range punts on goal, one wild swing that nearly unearthed a corner flag, a header that skimmed well wide and another that earned a corner. Denied Naismith a certain goal but Scotland scored the resulting corner.
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