Scotland 0-1 Netherlands: The home side know they must win to stand a chance of reaching the World Cup play-offs. As the Group Nine qualifier gets underway, Scotland's Paul Hartley tries to put the shackles on Arjen Robben as Steven Naismith looks on
Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall, a late inclusion in place of the injured Craig Gordon, is at full stretch as Dirk Kuyt's early shot rebounds off the post in an early Dutch attack. The danger is soon cleared and the Scots settle into the match
Scott Brown comes agonisingly close to opening the scoring for Scotland with the midfielder arriving late in the box to meet Alan Hutton's cross only to see his shot creep wide of Michel Vorm's right-hand post in front of the home fans
George Burley looks on from the dugout during a highly competitive first half. The Scotland manager's future may depend on the outcome of this match with his position set to be reviewed at the end of the qualification campaign
Kenny Miller strikes the crossbar with this effort as Netherlands defender Joris Mathijsen tries to get across and block the striker's shot. The exciting start to the match has brought chances at either end with both sides now having hit the woodwork
Steven Naismith consoles his Rangers team-mate Kenny Miller after the latter misses an excellent chance to put the Scots ahead. Naismith's rebound shot was saved by Michel Vorm and from the rebound, Miller's shot was also palmed away by the Dutch keeper
Kenny Miller's frustration in front of goal continues as he sees a volley turned round the post by goalkeeper Michel Vorm. The striker's search for a first international goal since March 2008 continues in vain and the signs look ominous for the home side
Substitute Eljero Elia breaks Scottish hearts as he takes advantage of a mistake by David Weir to round David Marshall and fire the Netherlands ahead on 82 minutes. It is a first international goal for the Hamburg player in his second appearance
The Dutch players celebrate the goal that gives them a 100% record in the qualifying group with eight wins out of eight. Bert van Marwijk's side will be formidable opponents at next year's finals in South Africa as they look for a first World Cup triumph
Veteran defender David Weir cuts a forlorn figure at the final whistle in what could be his last match for Scotland. The 39-year-old has missed out on returning to the finals of a major tournament, having featured in the World Cup in France 1998
Scott Brown and Alan Hutton cannot hide their disappointment as they leave the field at the end of the match. The Scots have now missed out on qualifying for three World Cup tournaments in a row and a sixth successive major finals
George Burley ends his first qualification campaign as Scotland manager with a record of three wins, one draw and four defeats. The Scots finish third in Group Nine, level on points with Norway but with an inferior goal difference
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