Jim Leighton: A magnificent display from the Aberdeen veteran, who dropped one cross horribly but otherwise had a stormer. Every low shot was smothered perfectly, he got out to Ronaldo's feet a couple of times, and palmed away the predictable blasters from Roberto Carlos and Ronnie boy. The fact that he's never played for either Old Firm team means he has secured his place in all Scottish hearts. What a way to make history by playing in your fourth World Cup.

Craig Burley: At fault for the first goal when he was beaten to the header but he worked hard down the right flank. However, because he's no winger, he was never going to get past Carlos to cause any trouble. Got caught out a couple of times early on as Carlos burst clear down the left, exposing the 3-5-2 formation, but he recovered well in the second half.

Colin Calderwood: Embarrassingly shown up by Ronaldo when the world's number one ran at him, falling for every dummy and hip-swivel, the Spurs midfielder did his best and that included a couple of vital last ditch interceptions. May still wake up in a cold sweat over the Inter ace well into his middle age.

Colin Hendry: Ended up doing his country proud in the usual Braveheart fashion, but it could have been a nightmare if his early back-header had gone the other side of Leighton's post. Blocked, tackled and headed as if his life depended on it and did exactly what you'd expect of one of Britain's finest centre-backs.

Tom Boyd: The third centre-back had a tidy game, covering around Calderwood and Hendry, but ironically the attentiveness cost Scotland the game. If he hadn't been on hand to clean up after his 'keeper blocked Cafu's lob, Scotland could have drawn. Calm and well-applied, he should help his younger team-mates through the next two games and reach the second round. If he can raise his own spirits.

Paul Lambert: A nervous start belied his reputation as one of Scotland's key men, thanks to his experience as a star player in Borussia Dortmund's European heroics of late. He gave the ball away time and again just when Scotland needed possession, and failed to join defence to midfield until late on. Eventually showed his vision, bringing the ball out of defence sensibly when Scotland had eight men in the box.

John Collins: In the history books for his equaliser, he is Scotland's only player known throughout the world's game as a class act. But, having to defend for such huge periods, he never had chance to dominate the game. His direct corners and free-kicks were poor, but he was a vital cog in Craig Brown's clever set-pieces, which caught the Brazilians out every time.

Christian Dailly: Poor Christian had a nightmare first half. One of the nicest men in football is renowned for his versatility but to stick him on the left flank was a nonsense against the champions. Not once could he beat Cafu and his nervous opening lasted longer than that of his team-mates. Improved slightly but this was a massive warning to Glenn Hoddle about what might happen if Graeme Le Saux is unfit. Will another brilliant young centre-back be exposed at left wing-back, Rio Ferdinand? Failed to cut-out Cafu's run from deep for the second goal.

Darren Jackson: Scotland are known for their defiant defence and solid midfield, so to start with three up front against Brazil seemed like madness. But Jackson dropped back into midfield from his role behind Gallacher and Durie to harry the Brazilians, eventually earning a booking for persistant fouls. No threat in attack perhaps they would have been better off with McKinlay on from the start.

Kevin Gallacher: Second only to Leighton in the Man Of The Match stakes, the Blackburn striker showed why he would be recognised as one of Europe's top strikers if he was playing for a bigger club and country. Buzzed around, ran from deep and caused all sorts of problems for the big and lumbering Brazilian central defenders, eventually winning a penalty.

Gordon Durie: If only he was a couple of yards quicker! Durie's intelligent running and physical presence echoed that of another Chelsea striker, Gianluca Vialli. But the Rangers man could not get close enough on goal when he had the ball at his feet or away from defenders close in to convert his chances.

Subs:
Billy McKinlay: Didn't have enough time to influence the game when he replaced Jackson but perhaps Craig Brown's decision to keep him away from the silky Brazilians was a good idea his first contribution was to stud Ronaldo across the ankle! Will no doubt be at the heart of the battle with Norway.

Tosh McKinlay: Came on for Dailly late in the game but, like his namesake and fellow substitute, perhaps should have been on earlier because he's more at home on the left flank, stopping runs from the opposite right back. Ironically, he came on when Scotland needed a goal, something he's unlikely to provide.