Germany started their Group D campaign by beating Scotland 2-1 in Dortmund on the first night of qualifying for Euro 2016.
The World Cup winners were in control for the majority of the first half, and were ahead in the 18th minute thanks to a header from Thomas Muller.
Hopes of an unlikely draw for Scotland were raised just after the hour mark when Ikechi Anya levelled with a calm finish past Manuel Neuer, but Germany were back in front with 20 minutes remaining as Muller helped himself to a second goal.
Charlie Mulgrew was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card as a promising display from Scotland ended in disappointment.
Read below to find out how the drama unfolded.
SCOTLAND: Marshall; Hutton, Whittaker, Hanley, Martin; Morrison, Fletcher, Mulgrew, Bannan, Anya; Naismith
Germany: Großkreutz, Ginter, Podolski, Sam, Zieler, Rudiger, Weidenfeller, Gomez
SCOTLAND:A.McGregor, Greer, Maloney, S.Fletcher, Bryson, McDonald, Burke, Reynolds, McArthur, Gordon, Forsyth, C.Martin
The stadium in #Dortmund is slowly filling with excited supporters. Kick-off is an hour away! #GERSCO pic.twitter.com/LojbWQ1M5d
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 7, 2014
PIC | From Scotland to @BVB - a gift for @DFB_Team coach Joachim Löw @thefamousgrouse #GERSCO #WeAreScotland pic.twitter.com/mscpx6ntMN
— Scotland (@ScottishFA) September 7, 2014