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This was a re-run of a horror film.

Scotland have starred in this movie too many times, and while there was a bit of belief their recurring role was over, they ended up front and centre of it again.

For all the confidence, calmness and composure exuded in camp this week, such traits were not on show in Helsinki.

Nor were they in the Scottish capital on Friday.

For much of the 180 minutes the sides have played in the last few days, Scotland have been so far off it. As they were in play-off defeat against the Republic of Ireland two years ago.

The Scots did create chances for an hour or so here but, over the course of a mammoth two matches, that was nowhere near enough.

It was said on Friday that Scotland did not want to show everything they have, that they did not want to allow Finland a look at their hand.

It is an ambitious, and alarming, approach and one which will continue to leave many scratching their heads.

That has been a reaction in keeping with much of Martinez Losa’s spell. Whether it be his eyebrow-raising comments, the bland brand of football, or his selections, the head coach need not look far for doubters.

And they will make themselves known after this failure.

Star midfielder Caroline Weir had said it was “everything” to qualify for next summer’s Euros. If that was Scotland giving their all, they are a long way away from returning to the top table.