Since the appointment last month, the Andreatta era has brought about enthusiasm, freshness and hope.
After only a matter of days, it is unfair to expect such attributes would be showcased in abundance, but the feeling at half-time was all too familiar.
The Scots were so far off the pace it was startling. With sarcasm in the stands mounting, questions were being asked… Is Pedro Martinez Losa still here at Hampden?
There was no urgency, no impetus and no imagination. Lauren Davidson and Freya Gregory struggled to have an impact out wide, while Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern was only able to put in a power of running and take in the occasional long ball.
It was the latter pair's first international starts, while Brann's Davidson was never in-favour of Martinez Losa, but their inexperience was telling against a well-gelled Austrian outfit.
There was a marked, and much-needed, improvement when Andreatta called on the calvary. The aforementioned Howat, debutant McAulay, Martha Thomas and Emma Watson all brought about the buzz that was hoped for on the opening whistle.
Meanwhile, Rachel Corsie, on the centre-half's final Hampden appearance before retiring, showed why she bows out as one of the best.
There was a new-found calmness in the backline when the captain came on at half-time, while her leadership was telling.
That is what Scotland will miss most in this new area. Corsie has an ability like no other in the squad to lift, galvanise and encourage this young group.
In the past few days, she has spoken of her desire to retire at the top. If that is to be her last Scotland outing, on her 155th appearance, she has done just that.