Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby felt his sides slow start to the second half was their downfall in Saturday nights 2-1 loss to Scotland.
Stephen Kenny's men started the game excellently and deservedly took the lead through a smart finish from John Egan.
But Scotland flew out the blocks after half time and scored just five minutes into the second half. The pressure piled on by the Scots in the second period eventually paid off, with Ryan Christie's late penalty sealing the win.