What ultimately proved to be a letdown of an evening for Ireland supporters started off with a tinge of disappointment before a ball had even been kicked.
That's because a surprisingly audible section of the Hampden Park crowd booed Amhrán na bhFiann pre-match.
Since there's typically a real sense of camaraderie between Irish and Scottish people as they have quite a lot in common, it's fair to say lots of Irish viewers were taken aback by the hostile reception.
