Scotland picked up all three points at the Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle but the manner in which the side claimed the victory will only add further pressure to Alex McLeish and his squad.

An early header from Kenny McLean put Scotland in front after just four minutes, but what followed was a long period of ambivalence from a team that had plenty to prove in front of a vocal and increasingly tormented away support.

The second half struggled to offer any solutions to Scotland's unique problems, until James Forrest was introduced to the match in the 71st minute. Just three minutes later the Celtic forward was spearheading a counter attack that ended in Johnny Russell firing the ball in to the back of the net.

Scotland have their first points on the board in this European qualifying campaign, yet the result did little to appease the boos from the Tartan Army.

Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

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The home side are going for it... sort of.

Defender Davide Simoncini has gone off and in his place is young midfielder Lorenzo Lunadei.

We're now within the final 10 minutes of this match and McLeish now has a decision to make. Do Scotland push for a third to try and relieve some of the criticism that will undoubtedly face them after the game or do they sit back and see out the 2-0 win?

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Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

McNulty has his head in his hands after Forrest's cross found the Hibernian striker in front of goal and unopposed, only for the forward to fire the header wide of goal.

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Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

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Another change for Scotland, as Stuart Armstrong comes off for Celtic winger James Forrest.

The Southampton midfielder has covered a lot of ground but hasn't shown his usual composure and ability to break open a defence.

McLeish will be hoping Forrest can do exactly that in the final 20 minutes.

As things stand, this would currently equal San Marino’s best result in the last four-and-a-half years.

The world’s worst international side have lost 1-0 to Moldova and Azerbaijan in that time without garnering a point.

It doesn’t really matter how you slice or dice that, that’s not a great stat…

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Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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The hosts have decided to shake things up in their front line, with Nicola Nanni coming on for Matteo Vitaioli.

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BBC Sport Scotland in San Marino

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Alex McLeish has made his first change of the second half, with Manchester United defensive midfielder Scott McTominay coming on for Celtic's Callum McGregor. Is the Scotland manager trying to cover up the defensive holes in his team and see out a 1-0 win?

Marc McNulty finds time and space just inside the San Marino box to fire a shot towards the front post. It didn't look entirely convincing, but a deflection from a nearby defender forced it in to the side netting.

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Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

San Marino are calling for a penalty after Berardi dropped to the floor in the Scotland box. Replays show very little contact between the San Marino player and Scott McKenna, who was applying pressure from behind.

In typical, Scottish fashion the ball has spent more time in the air or bouncing off the pitch. Scotland are trying to add a bit of pace to their passing but the final product is still sorely lacking.