Scotland now return to their North Carolina training base to wait and wonder if a place in the last 32 of the World Cup might still fall into their lap. On nights like this an early flight home almost feels like an act of mercy.
Despite a draining, debilitating defeat in the Miami heat three points and a goal difference of minus three leaves a window of opportunity open. It could be days before they know and while a 42% chance of progress is still there, another tournament could end now with Scotland bringing nothing to the party.
